Items
of Interest:
Eurasian
Watermilfoil Discovered in Washburn Lake
Near Outing (Jul 23, 2009)
Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources.
Eurasian
watermilfoil has been discovered growing
in Washburn Lake, making it the second
body of water in Cass County found to have
this invasive aquatic plant. Eurasian watermilfoil
has now been discovered in at least 218
lakes and eight rivers or streams in Minnesota.
See Invasive
Aquatic Plants and Eurasian
watermilfoil for more information.
DNR
steps up invasive species enforcement in
Alexandria area beginning this weekend (Jul
1, 2009)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
is increasing enforcement efforts to
prevent the transportation of aquatic invasive
species from several lakes in the Alexandria
area in west-central Minnesota. Under Minnesota
law, it is illegal to transport aquatic plants,
zebra mussels, other prohibited species and
water from infested waters. Violators could
face fines up to $500.
Forest
Service Announces Increased Restrictions
on Firewood (PDF | 81 KB) (Jun 26, 2009)
USDA. FS.
Chippewa National Forest.
The Superior and Chippewa National
Forests are implementing new rules regarding
the processing, transport and use of specific
types of firewood on national forest lands
within the boundaries of both Forests. This
announcement revises previous policy on both
national forests and is part of a joint effort
with other partners to address the introduction
and dispersal of non-native invasive species,
including emerald
ash borer, by firewood
movement into Minnesota. The Firewood Closure
order takes effect Jul 1, 2009.
Don't
Move Firewood!
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
DNR
wants boaters to 'Pull
the Plug' on invasive species (May
18, 2009) - scroll to view specific release
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers
will join forces with other law enforcement
agencies to prevent the transportation of aquatic
invasive species from the Brainerd, Lake Mille
Lacs and Prior Lake areas. Violators face up
to $500 fines.
Minnesota
Officials Find Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
in St. Paul Neighborhood (May 14, 2009) /
Emerald
Ash Borer Prevention, Early Detection & Rapid
Response
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
An emerald
ash borer infestation was discovered in St. Paul just northeast of the intersection
of Interstate 94 and Highway 280. This is the first detection of the destructive
tree pest in Minnesota.
State
recruiting help in the fight against invasive
forest pests (Mar 16,
2009)
Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture
(MDA), University of Minnesota Extension
and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) are recruiting volunteers to serve
as pest "first
detectors." The role of a first
detector is to serve as a public contact
for information about these pests and to
help investigate reports of potential infestations
in Minnesota.
Invasive
Species of Aquatic Plants and Wild Animals
in Minnesota: Annual Report for 2008
(PDF | 2.4 MB) / Summary
Report 2008 (Jan 2009; PDF | 2.3 MB)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Annual report submitted to the state legislature detailing the responsibilities
of the Invasive Species Program.
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Habitattitude in Minnesota!
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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