City Promotes Lake Pledge Conservation Program
City officials highlighted the Lake Pledge initiative during a recent meeting, encouraging residents to participate in the Hennepin County program designed to protect local lakes from invasive species.
The program targets harmful species including zebra mussels, Eurasian mill foil and curly leaf pond weeds that can damage lake ecosystems. Zebra mussels can cut swimmers' feet and invasive pond weeds can choke shallow swimming areas, according to the presentation.
Residents can participate by visiting lakepledge.com and selecting their favorite lake. Bloomington residents can choose between Bush Lake and Penn Lake, with additional Hennepin County lakes also available in the program.
Participants create an account, select their preferred lake activities, and watch customized educational videos. Lakeshore property owners provide their address during registration, while other lake visitors can participate without property ownership.
The program relies on participants to change their behavior and influence friends and family to protect Minnesota lakes for future generations, officials said.
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- Hennepin County launches digital Lake Pledge to combat spread of invasive species like zebra mussels.
- Can digital education campaigns change behavior to protect Minnesota's lake ecosystems?
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When we visit lakes, we can bring with us some unwanted guests, invasive species.
Protecting our lakes is a team effort. We all have to participate. It's not difficult.
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Protection of Minnesota lakes
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Hennepin County Lake Pledge initiative
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