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Girl Lake, connected to Woman Lake, will also be listed

A Ramsey County lake has been found to have zebra mussels according to a DNR press release.

Girl Lake will also be added to the infested waters list, because it is downstream of and closely connected to Woman Lake.

Zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes Zebra mussels are small mollusks, with a striped brown-and-tan, D-shaped shell. They usually cling to hard surfaces underwater, such as docks, trash, rocks or other shellfish. Written By: Kirsti Marohn / MPR News | 11:25 am, Jul. 26, 2021 × Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that can cause problems on lakes by attaching to boat motors and boat hulls, docks, lifts, rocks and swimming areas. They can also clog irrigation intakes and other pipes. (Contributed) BRAINERD, Minn. -- People swimming in Minnesota lakes r...

Zebra mussels confirmed in Eagle Lake and Turtle Lake in Becker County and Clitherall Lake in Otter Tail County “It’s helpful when lake users contact us if they find what might be an invasive species that’s new to a lake,” said Heidi Wolf, DNR invasive species unit supervisor. “Early detection is important, because it can help prevent spread to other lakes.” Written By: News Staff | × The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Eagle Lake, near Frazee in Becker County; Turtle Lake, near Lake Park in Becker County, and Clitherall Lake...