According to the Department of Natural Resources, it hasfound zebra mussels in three more Minnesota waters in the face of efforts to make the laws on the transportation of invasive species between Minnesota bodies of water more powerful.

As per ProtectYourWaters. com, zebra mussels consume small organisms in lakes. Study is still being carried out on Ruth Lake, howeverthe department said that one more zebra mussel was found during beginning of their survey. According to DNR, the invasion of the Red River didn't come as a surprise. The river is located on the borders North Dakota in northwestern Minnesota.

The DNR said in a statement, "It is imperative that people take action and follow state (aquatic invasive species) laws. Boaters are required by law to clean weeds and debris from their boats, drain water from their boats, bilges, and live wells, and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash".

It has been confirmed by DNR that a small percentage of increase in people not abiding by the laws can lead to more overland spread of these species for the reason that more lakes in Minnesota are being invaded bymussel species.

As per reports, during that time, eight more zebra mussels were found by the DNR in two different locations in Clearwater Lake. This kind of AIS spread is observed in the Red River.