Spoiled rich folks in the Western Suburbs with nothing better to do than file a lawsuit because their personal playground has been soiled.

I would like to sue the DNR because an improper amount of rain fell.

In the meantime, we will gate the lakes to keep people out even though by law natural resources are shared by all.

Wow, you guys are both right! Who cares about the lakes anyhow? Why should we protect Minnesota’s lakes? They have nothing to do with the economy or way of life here, do they? Who cares what’s left for our grandkids? I say, if someone wants to go boating in an infested lake, then launch in a clean lake, they should have the right to pollute as much as they want – right? Grow up.

All I can say to the DNR is what the bully on the Simpsons has to say to Bart. HA HA!!

That’s like suing Paul Douglas because of a drought.

News flash……biologists have found zebra mussels in goose and duck feathers…on flying birds….how will gates prevent them from flying from one like to another….sad mess humans have created…..at least we can fish the flying carp into extinction..like we have almost done with whales…zebra mussels….not!

I think the real item of interest here is that the DNR failed to prevent the spread of zebra muscles, exactly as stated. Because they’ve failed, they’ve demonstrated that it is not possible to prevent the spread of zebra muscles, no matter what you do. These things can be transported by ducks, other birds, wildlife, etc.

This lawsuit is to provide funding to basically close off access to the lakes by anyone not approved to be on the lakes via a private boat inspection. I’m sorry, but that’s too bad Chanhassen.

In reality, the DNR need to be disbanded. Their duties of protecting the spread of invasive species will never be fulfilled and any attempt at doing so is a disastrous waste of tax money. The general population of Minnesota has no interest in protecting the property value of a few lake home owners, nor do they have the right to prevent the general public from accessing the lakes in Minnesota.

What’s clear is that the DNR have no business chasing these pipe dreams. They need to be disbanded and have their sources of public funding frozen indefinitely, period.

Oh this makes me so angry! Just leave these zebra mussels alone! You are all bullies! I swear if you dont leave them alone I will track you down at the lake and I will “toss” my red (for my anger) glitter all over you, your boat, and your dog spike! Grrrrr hello spike! Ruff means ruff!

These are the once private lakes of the minnetonka rich, I suggest they get off there ass and inspect them boats thereselve’s, instead of demanding tax money for “THERE” lakes…….Remember about 10 years ago when they sued to prevent the public from being able to use “there” lakes……

It is the fisherman’s responsibility to check the boat. Not the DNR. I lived by Xmas lake for years. These people ride the short bus.

I had my boat inspected at a DNR “checkpoint” near Forest Lake a few years ago. The “inspector” said she really didn’t know what she was supposed to be looking for. I helped her out, pointing to what I have learned thru websites and the news. My boat was clean and she got a little education that day. Is the DNR actually training their people or just giving them handouts to read?

I hit a golf ball out of bounds yesterday. I blame the government.

Education/understanding is key regardless of your position on the subject•

The battleground for zebra mussels in 2012 is Minnesota. Every state east of us has lost the war. Urgency is required to protect Minnesota lakes from zebra mussels in 2012, especially those in close proximity to the big infested lakes of Minnetonka, Mille Lacs, and Gull.
• The only known successful strategy is 100% inspection prior to launching a boat. Lake Tahoe has kept zebra mussels out for 4 years with 100% inspection. It is not a guarantee, but it has the best chance of preventing the spread.
• The DNR is asking the legislature to specifically authorize this multi-lake inspection model right now, in this session of the legislature., so why wait??• Gates are not new… every state park has gates, every county park has gates, every Three Rivers Park District park has gates, do you complain about those gates??
• Gates are simply a cost-effective solution to ensuring that un-inspected boats are not allowed in the lake. You could do that same task with a person, but the gates pay for themselves in one year and there is virtually no cost in future years, unlike people who need to be paid every year, plus you would be able to properly educate the inspectors at a few central sites
• There are many more aquatic invasive species coming. Zebra mussels just happen to be the current poster child for AIS. Don’t get lulled into thinking we have only one AIS putting our public waters at risk.- we try to minimize the growth/spread of mosiquotos
• The experts believe that birds and other waterfowl are simply NOT a significant concern for the transfer of AIS from one lake to another.
• Protecting our waters for future generations is stewardship. Ignoring the risks and living for today is selfish

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