Starry stonewort confirmed in Leech Lake | Brainerd Dispatch
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...