Zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes
Zebra mussels are small mollusks, with a striped brown-and-tan, D-shaped shell. They usually cling to hard surfaces underwater, such as docks, trash, rocks or other shellfish.
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Kirsti Marohn / MPR News | 11:25 am, Jul. 26, 2021 ×
Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that can cause problems on lakes by attaching to boat motors and boat hulls, docks, lifts, rocks and swimming areas. They can also clog irrigation intakes and other pipes. (Contributed)
BRAINERD, Minn. People swimming in Minnesota lakes recently have made some unwelcome discoveries: new infestations of invasive zebra mussels.
The state Department of Natural Resources confirmed last week that the invasive shellfish are in Locke Lake in Wright County; Clitherall Lake in Otter Tail County; Eagle and Turtle lakes in Becker County; Cedar Lake in Aitkin County; and the St. James Mine Pit in St. Louis County.
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