Did you know that aquatic invasive species (AIS) can still be spread even during the winter? You may not think so when ice fishing or recreating on the ice, but […]
Winterizing Your Docks & Watercraft
As fall approaches and lake water levels decrease, it is time to start thinking about preparing your docks, structures, and watercraft for winter. When water levels or temperatures are atypically […]
Fall Boater Safety Tips
Minnesota has recorded the highest number of boating fatalities since 2005, in which 17 people have lost their lives in boating accidents. While Fall is a great time to enjoy […]
Prevent Litter & Trash
The lake belongs to all of us and we need to care for it and keep it clean. Be sure to pack out what you pack in on the lake. […]
Summer Heat Lake Safety
The summer lake season is here with many days of hot weather forecasted. Enjoying the lake is a good way to enjoy the summer whether fishing, boating, water sports, canoeing […]
Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae are not algae at all, but rather types of bacteria called cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria thrives when there is a combination of two factors: warm weather and nutrient-dense water. Some […]
Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels were discovered in Lake Minnetonka by a local resident on July 27, 2010 and confirmed by MN DNR biologists on July 28, 2010. The zebra mussel is a […]
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) was first discovered in Lake Minnetonka during the fall of 1987 in Excelsior Bay. Inspection of the Lake the following year found that EWM was widespread throughout […]