AURORA, MN (KDAL) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that zebra mussels have been found in the Embarrass Mine Pit near Aurora.
A U-S Forest Service employee contacted the DNR after finding the mussels while swimming in a public area at the north end of the pit.
Mining stopped at the pit in 1977 and it has been stocked with trout and other species of fish making it a popular location for anglers.
Zebra mussels can cause extensive damage to water intake pipes and the DNR is now working with the City of Biwabik that draws water from the pit for municipal and domestic use.
The DNR reminds boaters and anglers that watercraft, trailers and equipment needs to be cleaned before moving from one body of water to another to prevent the spread of invasive species that includes zebra mussels.
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