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March 29, 2014
AIS law compliance improving but 1 in 5 boaters still in violation
SPICER — Minnesota’s boaters are doing a better job of complying with laws to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, but there’s still a ways to go. One in five boaters checked by Minnesota conservation officers at roadside stops last year were found in violation of the...
news / regionMarch 29, 2014 - 12:00am
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January 17, 2014
Ballast water could deliver next invaders
SPICER — Ballast water discharged from ships in the Great Lakes could deliver the next invaders to Minnesota’s waters. Aquatic Invasive...
news / localJanuary 17, 2014 - 10:45pm
Putting the heat on invasive species: Lake property owners association committed to purchasing $16,000 power washer
SPICER — Kandiyohi County is on the verge of putting the heat on Aquatic Invasive Species to stop their spread and possible arrival here. The Green Lake Property Owners Association is committed to purchasing a $16,000 power washer unit that could be used to decontaminate watercraft,...
news / localJanuary 17, 2014 - 10:36pm
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September 18, 2013
Minnesota groups seek new ways to combat zebra mussels
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Some municipalities and lake associations that have grown frustrated by Minnesota's lack of progress in combating aquatic invasive species are backing research into finding more permanent ways of stopping the pests. Among them is the Gull Chain of Lakes...
news / stateSeptember 18, 2013 - 1:53pm
May 22, 2013
Minnesota DNR plans stepped up watercraft inspections
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the boating season for many Minnesotans. So the Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers to be extra vigilant to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Ann Pierce, the DNR's...
news / stateMay 22, 2013 - 9:11am
May 4, 2013
Boater education the key to preventing spread of aquatic invasive species
NEW LONDON -- Perhaps encouraged by the gradual ice-out on area lakes ahead of next weekend's fishing opener, more than 200 people attended a...
news / localMay 4, 2013 - 4:00am
Letter: Learn about invasive species
The more we can learn about aquatic invasive species, the better. The West Central Tribune story coverage of this so-called epidemic is appreciated. On the use of bailer plugs for boats, let’s not “pull the plug” on using this device as a preventive measure. Randall...
opinion / lettersMay 4, 2013 - 12:00am
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April 30, 2013
Kandiyohi County plan to stop aquatic invasive species subject of meeting Wednesday in New London, Minn.
NEW LONDON — No matter if it is swimming, boating or fishing that brings you to the waters of Kandiyohi County, bring yourself to the New London-Spicer High School in New London at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. That’s the message from the county’s Aquatic Invasive Species task...
life / outdoorsApril 30, 2013 - 6:37am
April 4, 2013
Minnesota may be relatively free of invading Asian carp
ST. PAUL -- A new study shows it now appears large numbers of Asian carp are not in Minnesota. By Don Davis Forum News Service ST. PAUL -- A new study shows it now appears large numbers of Asian carp are not in Minnesota. A technique that found indications of tiny amounts of Asian...
news / stateApril 4, 2013 - 10:54am
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