Zebra Mussels
Attention boaters, lake shore residents, and outdoor enthusiasts
As you use your boats, lifts, and other water craft this spring/summer, please make sure to check them for invasive species before moving them to/from lakes. Two lakes in Scott County currently have zebra mussels: Upper and Lower Prior Lakes. We need everyone’s help to keep them from spreading to other lakes. Once they are in a waterbody, they are both expensive and difficult to remove. Please help us keep our waters safe and clean of aquatic invasive species.
Educational Resources
- MN DNR Zebra Mussels Fact Sheet (PDF)
- MN DNR Brochure - Help Protect Minnesota Waters (PDF)
- MN DNR - Training and Permits Page (Scroll to find Invasive Species and Infested Waters section)
How to Identify Zebra Mussels
- Learn more about what Zebra Mussels look like in this DNR fact sheet: Zebra Mussels (PDF)
- If you find zebra mussels or anything else that looks suspicious attached to your equipment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at 1-651-259-5100. Ask to speak to an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist.
Tips to Stop the Spread
- MN DNR - Clean In Clean Out Tip Page and YouTube Video
- MN DNR - What You Should Do Invasive Species Page
- Did you know you need a permit to transport watercraft or equipment infested with Aquatic Invasive Species like the zebra mussel? Check out the above link to find out what you need to do to be in compliance with the law.