Aitkin County Board of Commissioner meeting recaps from December 20th
At the December 20th meeting of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, Soil and Water Conservation District Forester and AIS Coordinator Kyle Frederickson had some good news about the Aquatic Invasive Species inspections this past boating season: A resolution for the Woodseth Work Plan and Fee Amendment for the Mille Lacs ATV Trail was approved. The Minnesota…
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Zebra mussels confirmed in Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in the Canisteo Mine Pit, one of a series of legacy mine pits adjacent to the cities of Bovey and Taconite in Itasca County. The DNR and other cooperating entities are working together to address the zebra mussel infestation and contingency pumping…
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Polk County Sheriff Encourages Boaters to Keep Up with Safety As Summer Winds Down
Fosston, MN — We’re getting down to the final few weeks of summer and while everyone is trying to take advantage of the nice weather while they can, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says now is not the time to skip on safety. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when out on the lake, be mindful of…
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‘AIS Photo Finish’ entering final Summer months with Aitkin County SWCD
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Time is still remaining for individuals on Aitkin County lakes to combat Aquatic Invasive Species and have a chance to win a kayak or $250 cash with the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District. We chatted with Conservation District Manager Steve Hughes and he spoke about…
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Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District thriving with Boat Dock and Lift Bounty Program
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/19/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District continues to thrive in keeping Aquatic Invasive Species out of the waters and rewarding individuals with their Boat Dock and Lift Bounty Program. In our monthly conversation with Steve Hughes, he mentioned that movement of AIS from lake to…
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