Zebra Mussels Confirmed at The Blandin Reservoir Near Grand Rapids & Big Pine Lake, Aitkin County
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DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Richard Rezanka talks with Heidi Holtan and John Latimer
We talked with Rich Rezanka this morning about the News Release on the connected lakes to the Blandin Reservoir being added to the infested waters list. This includes Pokegama, Jay Gould and Little Jay Gould lakes.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Blandin Reservoir near Grand Rapids September 24, 2018
Several connected lakes also added to infested waters list
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Blandin Reservoir on the Mississippi River, abutting the city of Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Several lakes connected to the reservoir by a Mississippi River tributary are also being added to the infested waters list.
Itasca County invasive species staff contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on settlement samplers that were installed this spring near the public access on the east side of the reservoir.
Several connected lakes also added to infested waters list
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Blandin Reservoir on the Mississippi River, abutting the city of Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Several lakes connected to the reservoir by a Mississippi River tributary are also being added to the infested waters list.
Itasca County invasive species staff contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on settlement samplers that were installed this spring near the public access on the east side of the reservoir. Settlement samplers are solid surfaces placed in the water that people can regularly check for attached zebra mussels.
DNR invasive species staff confirmed zebra mussels on old saw logs and other logging relics throughout the reservoir. The Mississippi River splits near the reservoir, and a tributary connects several nearby lakes. Because of the connection, Lake Pokegama, Jay Gould Lake, Little Jay Gould Lake, and the Mississippi River from Lake Winnibigoshish to Mississippi Lake will also be added to the infested waters list.