News release, Oct. 24



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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

Oct. 24, 2024




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*Zebra mussels confirmed in Bass Lake in Wright County *

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Bass Lake, near Annandale in Wright County.

Bass Lake residents contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to their docks. DNR invasive species specialists was able to confirm one of these reports, finding a live zebra mussel on a dock in the lake.

Several new zebra mussel populations in Minnesota lakes in recent years were first reported by property owners and lake service providers removing docks, boats, and boat lifts at the end of the season. The DNR reminds people to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage.

Remember also to keep docks and boat lifts out of the water for at least 21 days before putting them into another body of water. This is state law.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law also requires people to:


* *Clean* watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
* *Drain* all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.
* *Dispose* of unwanted bait in the trash.
* *Never release* bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
* *Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days *before moving them from one water body to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:


* *Decontaminate *watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/decon).
* *Spray* watercraft and equipment with high-pressure water or *rinse* with water if high-pressure water is not available.
* *Dry* watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another water body.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html) if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that was not already known to be in the waterbody.

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/ais).

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