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Sand Hill River Watershed pumping paused after zebra mussel discovery; county official says pump replacement could cost $500k—600k
2330948 · February 18, 2025
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Summary
A Polk County board member said the Sand Hill River Watershed District was issued a DNR cease-and-desist order for seasonal pumping at Union Lake after zebra mussels were found; replacing the pump and screen to stop fingerling passage could cost an estimated $500,000—600,000.
During member forum on Wednesday, a Polk County commissioner said the Sand Hill River Watershed District has been issued a cease-and-desist order by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that halts seasonal pumping at Union Lake because zebra mussels were found.
The commissioner…
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