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Apr 17, 2009 6:18 am US/Central

Trying To Keep Zebra Mussels Out Of Lake Mtka

SHOREWOOD, Minn. (AP) ― Officials plan to step up boat inspections as they try to slow the spread of zebra mussels to Lake Minnetonka.

Recently, zebra mussels were found in Prior Lake -- the first metro-area lake to be infested by the aquatic pest.

To guard against spreading exotic water life to Lake Minnetonka, officials plan a 30 percent increase in inspections of boats at public launches on the big, western Twin Cities lake.

Boaters also will be urged to thoroughly clean their boats.

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District is expected to approve an extra $21,000 next week to pay for more inspections by the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR will use the money to hire and train more inspectors.

Zebra mussels litter beaches, smother native mussels and undermine fish and wildlife habitats.

Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com

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