 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels larvae in Red Lake and Beltrami County after studying samples gathered last summer by biologists from Red Lake Nation. The DNR has been working in partnership with the Red Lake Nation for over 10 years to monitor Zoo Plankton and Red Lake and will continue to work closely to the tribe to respond to the discovery. DNR scientists say it is highly unlikely that the zebra mussels were introduced to the lake in the larvae life stage and they believe they may have came from adult reproduction in the lake itself. The DNR and Red Lake Nation officials are working together to determine the next steps. Additional waters that are connected to upper and lower Red Lake may be added to the infested waters list after further review. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.