New Study: Zebra Mussels Widespread in Lake Minnetonka
Just five of the 32 testing sites showed no infestation.
A new survey shows a widespread zebra mussel presence in Lake Minnetonka. In just the first month of surveying, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District found the invasive species at 24 of 32 monitoring sites. Making matters worse, the shutdown of state government has temporarily halted all invasive species inspections at Lake Minnetonka’s boat accesses. That worries Kelly Dooley, a district water quality technician, who said Wednesday morning that critical education and data collection opportunities are missed each day the Department of Natural Resources isn’t in the field. Boaters on the lake now have to handle inspections themselves, Dooley said. "I think everyone, not just the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, wants to see the DNR back…
