Agenda
AGENDA
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
REGARDING ZEBRA MUSSELS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011, 9:00 A.M.
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER
2310 COULTER BOULEVARD
1.Introductions and Purpose of Meeting.
2.Presentation by Heidi Wolf from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
General background on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
General background on Zebra Mussels
What they are and where they came from
How they travel from one body of water to another
How they effect the natural ecology and species in a lake
How they effect recreation in lakes
The DNR’s Policy and Action Plans regarding AIS
Best methods for preventing spread
Programs DNR has in place to help prevent spread
Options for removing Zebra Mussels from an infested lake
Questions and Comments from the Public
3.Presentation by Lotus Lake Groups regarding the Prevention of Infestation of Zebra Mussels
in Lotus Lake:
Overview of the Volunteer Inspection/Education Programs for Lotus Lake
Training with the DNR
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Lessons from this past summer’s inspection program
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Proposed Action Plans to Prevent Invasion of Zebra Mussels
4.Questions and Comments from the Public.
5.Adjournment.