Invasive Species

City of Milford Contributes to Eurasian Watermilfoil Fight

(Milford)– Another governmental entity has voted to set aside funds in the battle against eurasian watermilfoil on the Iowa Great Lakes. The Milford City Council Monday evening voted unanimously in favor of a motion by councilman Andy Yungbluth… “I’ll make a motion...

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Iowa DNR Treating Eurasian Watermilfoil in Iowa Great Lakes

SPIRIT LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil is growing at multiple locations in East Okoboji Lake, Upper Gar Lake, Lake Minnewashta, and Lower Gar Lake in Dickinson County The Iowa DNR Aquatic Plant Management team...

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Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected in almost all of Iowa's 99 counties, including Dickinson County.  The emerald ash borer's larval stage is responsible for the damage that leads to the death of its host. The larvae's feeding under the tree bark,...

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