Weekly CO report

District 17 - Albert Lea area

CO Chris Howe (St. Peter) reports that high water continues to create problems, even as the rivers begin to crest. Lakes are doing their best to continue to purge their excess water. One bright spot is Swan Lake near Nicollet, where there is finally water flowing over the water control structure again.

CO Tyler Lusignan (Faribault) reports checking local lakes and public lands. Lusignan conducted an ATV safety class in Faribault that focused on safety, laws, and ethics.

CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked anglers, boaters, and ATV operators. DNR staff have received reports of a smaller black bear in the Owatonna and Medford area. People are encouraged to remove food sources and possible attractants (pet food), bird feeders, and secure garbage cans inside until the day of your garbage pickup. For more information on bears, people may wish to view living with bears on the DNR website. Davis patrolled aquatic management areas, wildlife management areas, state parks, waterfowl production areas, and responded to calls.

CO Nicholas Ambroz (Waseca) monitored recreational vehicle activity. Local agencies were also assisted. Ambroz reminds people to check lake information for public access closures and/or no-wake rules that may be in effect for the area.

CO Jamie VanThuyne (Mankato #1) focused on boating and ATV activity. VanThuyne also checked anglers and assisted local agencies.

CO Meng Moua (Spring Valley) focused on fishing, ATV, AIS, and boating safety enforcement. ATV riders continue to be active in the area and on the trails.

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