DNR: Alexandria Chain of Lakes Deemed Infested Waters

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says they've deemed several lakes near Alexandria as infested waters.

The designations became effective this week. Lake Le Homme Dieu, where zebra mussels were discovered in late June, was added to the list of infested waters. In addition, the agency has designated as infested several waters in the Alexandria chain of lakes that are connected to Lake Le Homme Dieu, including Alvin, Carlos, Darling, Geneva, Jessie and Victoria.

Although zebra mussels have not been found yet in those waters, DNR staff believes that they are likely to become infested. Zebra mussel larvae can drift along between lakes and boats traveling through the chain of lakes can spread adult mussels that can catch a ride in live wells, bait buckets and bilges.