Washington, D.C. – (RealEstateRama) — Lakeshore property owners are reminded that a permit may be required to remove lake plants. Aquatic plant regulations are summarized at the aquatic plant regulations page.
“Aquatic plants are essential to healthy lake ecosystems, a fact that bears repeating each year as people turn attention to outdoor recreation and their shorelines,” said Steve Enger, supervisor of the aquatic plant management program for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We remind property owners to check the regulations to see if they need a permit.”
Specific regulations govern what situations require permits for aquatic plant removal.
“We want to work with property owners to answer their questions about what plant removal is allowed and what requires a permit,” Enger said. “We love our lakes in Minnesota, and a healthy aquatic plant community is critical to maintaining the high quality lakes that Minnesotans enjoy.”
Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for fish, ducks and other wildlife. They stabilize the lake bottom, which helps maintain water clarity. These plants also protect shorelines from erosion by absorbing energy from waves and ice.
A guide to aquatic plants and information on aquatic plant regulations is available on the DNR website on the aquatic plant regulations page, or by calling 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367.
