Aquatic Invasive Species

Name: Purple Loosestrife Beetle Release Event
Start: 2026-07-01T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-01T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Forest Lake Launch 3

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Month
Day

July 2026
Purple Loosestrife Beetle Release Event

July 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Forest Lake Launch 3 739Q+764, Forest Lake, MN

In 2026, District staff began implementing purple loosestrife biocontrol management efforts following Minnesota DNR beetle rearing and release guidelines. An initial collection of 100 beetles was completed in May and…

July 2026