Emily Lakes and Rivers Association
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
NOTICE
Emily Lakes and Rivers Association
P.O. Box 111
Emily, MN 56447
The Emily Lakes and Rivers Association has contracted to treat Eurasian Water Milfoil, an Aquatic Invasive Species in Lake Emily and Lake Mary in 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association a waiver of the requirement that the association obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lake-shore property. Instead, the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association will notify property owners of the treatment through alternate forms. This notice is one form that the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association is using to notify property owners. Other forms include but are not limited to notification through the association’s web page, member newsletter and annual meeting.
With regard to the treatment for this year, 2026:
1. The proposed date for treatment: June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026
2. The target species for the treatment: Eurasian Water Milfoil
3. The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides, such as but not limited to Florpyrauxifen-Benzyl, Diquat Dibromide.
4. How landowners my request that control not occur adjacent to the landowner's property: If you desire that the treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil not occur adjacent to your property, please notify the Emily Lakes and Rivers Association immediately at the following address and email address below:
P.O. Box 111
Emily, MN 56447
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non native plants or other organisms that threaten the health and well being of the lakes and rivers. Common species include (click on the link to view image):
EWM is present in Emily and Mary. ELRA has been treating for the control of EWM since its initial detection.
Zebra mussels and Starry Stonewort have not been identified in our waters.
ELRA participates with Crow Wing County in an annual testing of the lakes for the presence of veligers, the larvae form of zebra mussels. None have been identified thus far.