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DNR Investigates Pink/Purple Slime In Buffalo Run Area Of Big Spirit Lake
August 8, 2023
(Orleans)– A bright pink/purple slime found on the water in the Buffalo Run area of Big Spirit Lake was likely a byproduct of a recent heavy algae bloom. That word from Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources… Hawkins says algae blooms have been very heavy in many areas this […]
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Stakeholder Group Decides To Proceed With Eurasian Milfoil Treatment In Infested Areas Of West Lake Okoboji
August 8, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– As we reported earlier today (Tues.), two invasive species of aquatic plants have now been confirmed in portions of West Lake Okoboji. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, tells KUOO news Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered last week in Millers Bay, the harbor, the canals and in the […]
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7th Annual Joy of Life Foundation Fundraiser to be held August 10 at The Okoboji Store
August 8, 2023
(Okoboji)-The Joy of LIfe Foundation will hold their annual fundraiser Thursday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Walz Family will hold the 7th annual Fundraiser for the Joy of Life Foundation on Thursday evening.Organizer Jantina Carney says, the Foundation works to raise awareness about melanoma. “The Joy of Life Foundation was created in honor […]
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Officials Pleading With Boaters On West Lake Okoboji To Take Extra Precautions
August 8, 2023
(Wahpeton)– The discovery of eurasian watermilfoil in Millers Bay, the harbor, and canals of West Lake Okoboji, along with brittle naiad that was found in the lagoon at Triboji, has local and state officials putting out a special plea to boaters. Kim Bogenschutz, aquatic invasive species program coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, […]
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Eurasian Watermilfoil & A New Invasive Aquatic Plant Species Reportedly Found In West Lake Okoboji
August 8, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Eurasian watermilfoil and a new aquatic invasive plant have now been found in portions of West Lake Okoboji. John Wills of the Dickinson County Cleanwater Alliance made reference to the recent discoveries during today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting. He says treating the invasive plants in that size of a lake is going […]
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