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Antibiotics are accumulating in Minn. lakes, posing health risk

WEBThe World Health Organization says currently antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health and food security. Previous studies found antibiotics are …

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Endocrine disruptors in lakes are becoming an emerging concern

WEBOver the past few years, studies of Minnesota’s waters have found a variety of unregulated chemicals — such as pharmaceuticals, fragrances, fire retardants, detergents and …

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Minnesota’s Lake Associations: Who They Are And What They Do

WEBConcordia Lake Association Study Confirms - Lake Associations Make Huge Contributions to Lakes Published by Jeff Forester on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 16:50 Lake Associations are …

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Total Phosphorus

WEBTotal Phosphorus. Phosphorus is a nutrient important for plant growth. In most lakes, phosphorus is the limiting nutrient, which means that everything that plants and algae …

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Becker County Lake Organizations and Agencies

WEBBecker County is located in west central Minnesota, 30 miles east of the Fargo/Moorhead MSA. Established by an act of the legislature, Becker county was approved on March …

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Dock Regulations Balance Public Water Use And Protection

WEBCall Otter Tail County at: 218-998-8113. “At the May 11, 2020 AIS Task Force Meeting members discussed the development of an Electronic Dock and Lift Registry. The …

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Water Quality Analysis Reports

WEBThere is a good Case For Water Quality Monitoring. Many Coalitions of Lake Associations (COLAs) sponsor lake water quality monitoring programs. Administration of programs …

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Steps To Write A Lake Management Plan

WEBStep 3: Keep in touch with relevant agencies. This will give you information about any necessary applications, permits, zoning issues, etc. In some states, an approved lake …

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Cass County Lake Organizations And Agencies

WEBThe Northern Waters Land Trust [formerly the Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation] is a non-profit charitable 501 (c) (3) organization working in north central Minnesota in the …

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What Is The Trophic State Index (TSI)

WEBTrophic (pronounced TROH-fik) means “of or relating to nutrition.” The Trophic State Index (TSI) is a classification system designed to “rate” individual lakes, ponds and reservoirs …

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Minnesota Lake Organizations and Agencies

WEBLake property owners and Lake Associations as well as all lake stakeholders are heavily invested in lakes. Often frustration ensues when adverse trends threaten lake living …

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Five W’s + H Of Journalism

WEBIf that’s your situation, then using a well-worn writer’s technique called the “reporter’s questions,” or “the 5 W’s and the H” may be just what you need. The 5 W’s and the H …

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Bulletin INDEX- lakeadmin.org

WEBBelow are past issues of the lakeadmin.org Bulletin Bulletin February 2023 Tools For Accessing Lake Health DNR Watershed Health Assessment Framework EPA How's My …

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Zebra mussel fears mellow for some as prevention efforts slow …

WEBInForum July 3, 2020 For years, zebra mussels have been slowly spreading to lakes in Minnesota, including Lake Maud in Becker County, where this photo was taken. David …

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Flowering Rush Problem – A Fix

WEBNow, the infamous invasive plant is finally getting under control. Authorities with the Pelican River Watershed District are calling it “a big success story”: a multi-year, multi-partner …

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Why Does Our Lake Continue To Get More Weeds

WEBWhy Does Our Lake Continue To Get More Weeds? OTC COLA recently published a Water Quality Analysis Ranking Report of 96 participating lakes in Otter Tail County. The …

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Get The Lead Out

WEBTheir statewide mainline is 651-296-6157 (St. Paul). They can connect you to a local DNR office, nongame wildlife specialist, or conservation officer. 5. Get involved with the …

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