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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in a section of the Mississippi River in Beltrami County, between Wolf Lake and Andrusia Lake.
Plans to expand the Bourne landfill have come under attack. Nearly a dozen environmental groups have raised concerns over expansion of the landfill, ranging from improper solid waste management, to
RM90, or Mele, snoozes in the sand on the beach. Entanglement in fishing gear likely caused the drowning death of the 1-year-old Hawaiian monk seal RM90, also known as Mele, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers determined. "It's a hard thing to talk about because she was a special seal and a seal that a lot of us really invested a lot of time and energy into," said Dr. Michelle Barbieri, head of the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program at NOAA. Mele was found dead in waters off the windward side of Oʻahu on May 24. There were no indications of foul play.
BEWARE! Invasive Algae Found In Popular Leech Lake Why does this matter, you may wonder? According to the DNR website, starry stonewort provides unsuitable shelter, food, and nesting habitats for native animals and inhibits water recreationists by creating dense mats at the water's surface. In summary, the invasive species cause recreational and ecological damage. Get our free mobile app Not only has the algae appeared in Leech Lake, but has now been confirmed in 18 of Minnesota's 11,842 lakes, including Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish. It must be stopped! what can I do to stop the ...
Starry stonewort confirmed in Leech Lake Starry stonewort has never been eradicated from any U.S. lake, but treatment or careful removal can help reduce the risk of spread and lessen the impact on water-related recreational activities. Early detection is key to effective management. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Starry stonewort is a bushy, bright green macro-algae. It produces a characteristic star-shaped bulbil. It looks similar to many native, beneficial grass-like algae, such as other stoneworts and muskgrasses found in Minnesota lakes and rivers, but can be distinguish...