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LAKE METIGOSHE – Some come for on the water recreation. Some come for a get-away in the midst of the scenic beauty of the Turtle Mountains. Some for the fishing and friends.
No matter what the reason, people know that their expectations are usually realized at Lake Metigoshe State Park.
Situated on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, in the Turtle Mountains north of Bottineau, Lake Metigoshe State Park is preparing for what is expected to be a very busy summer. Not surprisingly, North Dakota State Parks experienced a big increase in visitation last year. One of the reasons why was the coronavirus pandemic that left people clamoring to find outlets from social distancing and isolation.
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Water was flowing over the small dam near Minot’s Water Treatment Plant Thursday afternoon, but expectations are that flows will subside very soon. The flow was initiated by a release from Lake Darling Dam which concluded Wednesday.
That North Dakota is experiencing some very dry conditions, nearing historic levels, is something that has been developing in earnest since October of 2020. Evidence of just how dry much of Ward County and surrounding regions are can be found in a glance at water levels in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
In short, if rivers have any flow at all it is far below average, and lakes and reservoirs are low and in decline. The Souris River saw a brief rise starting April 14 when Lake Darling Dam began releasing 100 cubic feet of water per second into the Souris. It was enough to prompt flow over several small dams within the City of Minot.
Doug Leier: ANS coordinator talks aquatic nuisance species
With boat fishing season picking up and recreational boating just around the corner, we need to again focus on the role anglers and boaters play in reducing the impact of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
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Doug Leier / N.D. Game and Fish | 5:15 pm, Apr. 14, 2021 ×
Zebra mussels cause major problems to infrastructure, they can clog water intakes, foul boating equipment and damage property. (Photo/ North Dakota Game and Fish Department)
With boat fishing season picking up and recreational boating just around the corner, we need to again focus on the role anglers and boaters play in reducing the impact of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
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A. Whether you are an angler, hunter, water sports enthusiast or a pleasure boater, play a part in preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species. It is important to clean, drain and dry all watercraft and water recreational equipment. Many boat owners practice these steps between every launch. However, other common items such as anchors, watersports equipment, decoys, canoes and kayaks are all possible vectors that can also spread aquatic nuisance species. Large equipment, such as boat lifts, docks and barges can be high risks for spreading ANS, especially if they are moved from one lake to another. It is important to remove any vegetation, mud, or residual water left on equipment, because it may harbor an aquatic nuisance species. Cleaning gear with hot water for 10 seconds between recreational trips can eliminate the risk of spreading ANS.
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