Starry Stonewort discovered in Clearwater Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Clearwater Lake, near Annandale in Wright County.
An aquatic vegetation survey company discovered starry stonewort across 1.8 acres of a protected cove on the south side of the east basin of the lake, and a Minnesota DNR invasive species specialist confirmed its presence.
Available treatment options could include hand pulling, herbicide applications or other methods as appropriate.
Starry stonewort has now been confirmed in 27 water bodies in Minnesota. It was first confirmed in Minnesota in 2015.
More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ais), inckuding WHAT YOU CAN DO to prevent.