DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – The Pelican River Watershed District will be chemically treating a number of lakes for Curly-leaf pondweed, Wednesday.
Curly-leaf pondweed is a submersed aquatic plant native to Asia, was first discovered in Minnesota in 1910. The plan overtakes habitat and outcompetes native aquatic plants. Additionally a midsummer die off litters shorelines with a large amount of dead plants.
Lake Detroit, Curfman, Sallie and Muskrat will be treated on Wednesday, May 26 pending favorable weather conditions. Treatment signs will be posted in treatment areas.
Latest News
Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race
The start of early voting is just over a month away. Minneapolis voters will select the next mayor, 13 council members, park commissioners, as well as members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
1h ago
Police search for suspect who shot woman walking with child near Louisville school bus stop
Louisville police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a woman walking with her child near a bus stop
2h ago
Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters
Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations
2h ago
Republicans demand response to wildfire smoke
The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
2h ago