Where can I find out more about the threat exotic species pose to Minnesotas lakes?
An “exotic” can be either a plant (e.g. Eurasian watermilfoil – Myriophyllum spicatum) or animal (e.g. zebra mussels – Dreissena polymorpha [pictured]) that is not native to lakes or streams in Minnesota. These exotics are introduced to either accidentally or intentionally. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an Invasives Species Program whose purpose is to curb the spread and minimize the harmful effects of nonnative species.
