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Sand Hill River watershed pumping paused after zebra mussels found; county explores costly pump and screen upgrades
Summary
Board members reported the Sand Hill River Watershed District received a DNR cease‑and‑desist on seasonal pumping at Union Lake after zebra mussels were found; staff said required pump and screen upgrades could cost roughly $500,000–$600,000 and that current grant rules may limit funding options.
During member forum, a Polk County commissioner reported that the Sand Hill River Watershed District has been issued a cease‑and‑desist order by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the seasonal pumping of Union Lake after zebra mussels were discovered.
County and watershed representatives said the problem is that the pump’s existing…
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