After a decade of treatment, Lake Melissa sees major drop in invasive species

After a decade of treatment, Lake Melissa sees major drop in invasive species

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — As summer winds down in Minnesota, efforts to control aquatic invasive species remain a focus for lake-goers and environmental officials. On Lake Melissa in Becker County, the Pelican River Watershed District says it has made big strides in tackling flowering rush, a common invasive plant, after a decade of work. "We're definitely making a difference," said Shanna Bach of the Pelican River Watershed District. Treatment of…