On this page you will find information about Aquatic Invasive Species and management plans for the lake.
We hope you will check out the related links that we have included; they contain a wealth of information.
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Three Excellent Videos on the impact and concerns about Zebra and Quagga Mussels
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AIS Power Point Presentation from 2011 Annual Meeting
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AIS Presentation from 2011 Annual Meeting, Website Version
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2012 Inspection Program Statistics
Here are some highlights from the Hubbard SWCD statistics for the Long Lake AIS Watercraft Inspection Program at the two primary accesses for the Summer Season of 2012. The total number of boats inspected was 1310 representing 19 different states. These inspections are really meant to be training opportunities for boaters. We touched over 1300 boaters and trained them on best practices to prevent the spread of AIS. For example, the individuals were coached to use a sponge where water in the boat was evident and then to later bleach the sponge. This will prevent zebra mussel veligers in standing water from entering the lake. Hopefully, the educational inspection process helped these boaters and their guests to understand even better the MN Aquatic Invasive Species Laws and why they are so important for our healthy Long Lake.
Long - North Access:
2012 Inspection Program Statistics
Here are some highlights from the Hubbard SWCD statistics for the Long Lake AIS Watercraft Inspection Program at the two primary accesses for the Summer Season of 2012. The total number of boats inspected was 1310 representing 19 different states. These inspections are really meant to be training opportunities for boaters. We touched over 1300 boaters and trained them on best practices to prevent the spread of AIS. For example, the individuals were coached to use a sponge where water in the boat was evident and then to later bleach the sponge. This will prevent zebra mussel veligers in standing water from entering the lake. Hopefully, the educational inspection process helped these boaters and their guests to understand even better the MN Aquatic Invasive Species Laws and why they are so important for our healthy Long Lake.
Long - North Access:
- Vehicles from 9 different States used the Long - North access
- For the notation "Check Drain Plug, Water in Boat = Yes", there were 3 MN on Exit and 2 MN on Enter
- For the notation "Drain Plug Out When Arrived = No", there were 2 MN
- 517 boats on Long N in total were examined in 461 hours. 17 had attached vegetation: 7 on Entering (non-AIS) and 10 on Exiting
- Vehicles from 19 different States used the Long - South access
- For the notation "Check Drain Plug, Water in Boat = Yes", there were 3 MN on Exit and 5 MN, 1 AZ, 1 IL on Enter
- For the notation "Drain Plug Out When Arrived = No", there were 18 MN, 1 WI, 1 IL
- 793 boats on Long S in total were examined in 477 hours. 8 had attached vegetation: 2 on Entering (non-AIS) and 6 on Exiting
Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
If you are a water recreationist (boater, angler, water-skier, sailor, jet ski user or canoeist) there are some important things you can do to prevent the transport of harmful invasive species from one lake or river to another. In Minnesota it is illegal to transport aquatic invasive species.
Tips for Water Recreationists to Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers:
•Inspect and remove aquatic plants & animals before entering/leaving access drain water
•Inspect and remove aquatic plants & animals before entering/leaving access drain water
before leaving access
•Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash, not in the water or on land, then spray, rinse
•Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash, not in the water or on land, then spray, rinse
or dry boats
•Learn to Identify Aquatic Invasive Species (zebra mussels, spiny & fishhook waterfleas)
•Save a suspected invasive plant or animal in a sealed plastic bag
•Report location of suspected invasive species to the DNR Invasive Species Program Office
•Learn to Identify Aquatic Invasive Species (zebra mussels, spiny & fishhook waterfleas)
•Save a suspected invasive plant or animal in a sealed plastic bag
•Report location of suspected invasive species to the DNR Invasive Species Program Office
in the Park Rapids area at 218-699-7293
•Visit: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/index.html
•Visit: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/index.html
Know the Rules:
•Do not transport aquatic plants, zebra mussels, other prohibited invasive species
•Do not launch a boat or place a trailer in the water if it has aquatic plants, zebra mussels
•Do not transport aquatic plants, zebra mussels, other prohibited invasive species
•Do not launch a boat or place a trailer in the water if it has aquatic plants, zebra mussels
or other prohibited invasive species attached
•Do not transport water from infested waters (bilge, live well, bait buckets, etc)
•Use TIP line to report violations: 1-800-652-9093
•Transporting invasive species in Minnesota is subject to a $250 civil penalty, launching is
•Do not transport water from infested waters (bilge, live well, bait buckets, etc)
•Use TIP line to report violations: 1-800-652-9093
•Transporting invasive species in Minnesota is subject to a $250 civil penalty, launching is
subject to $500 to $1000 civil penalties
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Thank you for helping us to protect and enjoy Long Lake.
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