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Do we have a problem?
Research by the University of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center has determined that a healthy lake ecosystem will have 100 pounds of carp or less. So the question is do we have a problem?
We've asked the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) what projects are being done on Harrisons Bay (which is considered part of the West Arm body of water) to improve its water quality. Right now there are no projects in the works for the Painter's Creek sub watershed which is what feeds into Jennings Bay and ultimately provides inflow to Harrisons. According to Mr. Wisker, addressing inflow issues from Painters Creek is on the watershed
According to James Wisker, executive director of MCWD, addressing water quality usually follows the following steps:
- Address upflow run-off issues into the creek through projects within the Painters Creek sub watershed
- Determine if there are issues with the carp population and manage the population to a healthy level
- Alum treatments to bind the phosphorus within the bay sediment
For more information and studies, please visit: https://maisrc.umn.edu/common-carp
