US EditionZebra mussels found in Fish Hook Lake near Park Rapids
- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed zebra mussels in Fish Hook Lake, north of Park Rapids, as an invasive species.
- DNR personnel found adult zebra mussels on three of four inspected docks, indicating a possible breeding population, according to Gina Kemper, an invasive species specialist.
- Zebra mussels can harm native mussels and swimmers, plus they affect local food sources and aquatic plant growth, according to Kemper.
- There are currently no effective control measures for zebra mussels, and lake users are advised to clean, drain, dry, and dispose to prevent their spread.
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Zebra mussels found in Fish Hook Lake near Park Rapids
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species, in Fish Hook Lake north of Park Rapids. In October, the DNR found zebra mussels in nearby Potato Lake, which is connected by a stream running south into Fish Hook Lake. According to a representative from the Fish Hook Lake and River Association, DNR personnel checked the shoreline of Fish Hook Lake adjacent…
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