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A 9 Fake ®nsasso association, inc. ~ru~~®~ a ~~~ ~®rn~~n rs From: Lake Owasso Association, Inc. A sample of what appeared to be Eurasian Milfoil was found on the north end of Lake Owasso near West Horseshoe Drive and North Owassa Blvd., on Saturday June 1'7'''. The sample was taken to the MN DNR to verify its identity. On Wednesday June 21~`, the DNR positively identified the sample as Eurasian Milfoil. The sample that was found was floating on the surface of the water and not rooted. The wind on the 17"' was from a southerly direction, so the plant may have originated on the south side of the lake. Additional Eurasian Milfoil debris was spotted from where the sample was taken. Some of the Eurasian Milfoil that was seen was raked up onto the north shoreline. Attached is a copy of a diagram, which identifies Eurasian Milfoil and more specifically distinguishes it from the native Northern Milfoil. The DNR will begin treatment on Lake Owasso for Eurasian Milfoil late the week of June 19"' or early the week of June 26`h after they survey the lake. (This treatment is entirely separate from the normal annual weed treatment that was recently completed on Wednesday June 14~'). However, because of the invasive nature of Eurasian Milfoil, it is best to maximize preventative efforts early, so as to alleviate the very serious destructive consequences the plant poses and has already caused to other nearby lakes. What you can do: J~e~ 2 7 1) Please study the diagram to know exactly what Eurasian Milfoil looks like. Note that Eurasian Mifoil goes completely limp when out of the water, whereas Northern Milfoil retains its shape when removed from the water. 2) Rake any loose weeds (inspecting for Eurasian Milfoil as you rake) near the shoreline up onto shore and either bag or compost the weeds. Dried-out Eurasian Milfoil can re- root when the water rises; hence it is best to remove weeds from the shoreline and bag or compost. Even if you do not spot Eurasian Milfoil, you may be capturing it by raking loose weeds that may have Eurasian Milfoil intermixed. 3) Look for sources where the plant is rooted. If you should find Eurasian Milfoil that is rooted, DO NOT cut or harvest the weed as it results in a more rapid spread of the plant. Instead mark the area where the plant is rooted and contact the DNR: