During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the urgent need for funding to combat the invasive species, millfoil, in local lakes. A representative highlighted a significant increase in the area affected by millfoil, escalating from 14 acres to 80 acres over the past season. To effectively address this issue, a request was made for a $188,000 grant from Pine County to support the Windermere Lake Association's eradication efforts.

The representative emphasized the importance of timely intervention, referencing the experience of Minnetonka Lake, where delayed action led to extensive weed proliferation. Initially underestimated, the situation escalated to a point where mechanical harvesting was required, underscoring the necessity of proactive management to prevent similar outcomes in their local lakes.

The discussion also touched on the challenges posed by excess water and the limitations of transferring water to other bodies, which could exacerbate the spread of millfoil. The representative expressed gratitude for the consideration of the funding request, stressing the critical nature of the situation to ensure the health of the local ecosystem and recreational areas.