Zebra mussel infestation in Lake Minnetonka is inevitable if crucial steps are not taken. In response to this threat, the Lake Minnetonka Association and the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District met with the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources last summer and asked for consideration to remove some of the obstacles hindering the implementation of a comprehensive prevention program on Lake Minnetonka.

The Lake Minnetonka Association and the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District have drafted an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Plan and AIS Risk Analysis. The plan will be an official proposal relating to the threat of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species and the specific steps that need to be taken in a timely manner to prevent these species from invading our lake community.

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are a continuing threat for Lake Minnetonka and its surrounding tributary lakes. The Lake Minnetonka Association believes that the level of protection is not currently adequate. The Lake Minnetonka Association recommends the overall risk of AIS introductions be reduced by at least 90%.

The Lake Minnetonka Association continues to advocate for the protection of Lake Minnetonka against zebra mussels and other exotic plants, animals and viruses.

Resources
LMA Position on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
LMA Position on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention - Risk Analysis