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Wright County COLA and Wright County Soil and Water have partnered to provide a low cost watercraft cleaning station for Wright County lakes. The project was piloted in 2024 and five stations were installed: Bass, Beebe, John, Ida, and Howard.

The cost to lake associations is $150 per station. The goal is to install a total of 30 stations in Wright County.

This is a great, practical tool to help reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. Get one for for your lake access!

Contact Alicia O’Hare at Wright County Soil and Water alicia.ohare@mn.nacdnet.net | 763-614-2919 for more information.

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Click here for more information and application.

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One page summary of priorities

Webinar (40 minutes)

Presentation slides and references

Time to pay 2025 WCCOLA Dues! Still only $25/year

Wright County Coalition of Lake Associations appreciates your support! And it is time to pay 2025 dues! Click here for a membership form.

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Engaging with University of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

Wright County COLA has a close relationship with the University of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. We have two projects with them:

Spiny Water Flea Hunt | Curt Forst, WCCOLA President, led the hunt on Cedar Lake and Howard Lake. Good news–none of the invasive species were found. Click here for more details about the hunt.

Zebra Mussel Safari | David Glass, Cedar Lake Conservation Club, worked with a research scientist over the summer. The goal is to understand the how and why of the shifts in zebra mussel density, abundance, and distribution within a lake.

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Starry Stonewort: A formidable foe

Starry stonewort is one of the newer aquatic invaders–particularly fearsome due to its aggressive nature and ability to mat and interfere with habitat and recreation. Here are a couple of great videos to provide more information:

Overview of Starry Stonewort from U of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

4 Minute Video on How to Identify Starry Stonewort

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Wright County Coalition of Lake Associations Directory

Want to connect with other lakes in your area? A Wright County directory of lakes is available. Please email Kathy Jonsrud at kjonsrud@yahoo.com and a copy will be mailed to you.