Spreading the message about invasive species – Chanhassen Villager: News: “Chanhassen work crews have been stenciling messages this week about aquatic invasive species at public access sites. The message, with the theme ‘Clean In, Clean Out,’ are signs that more attention will be paid to boaters using public lake accesses this summer in an attempt to control the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS). Several pan fisherman were boating on Lotus Lake May 7 and the lakes are expected to start getting heavier use this weekend with the walleye opener. In addition to beefing up signage at Lotus Lake, Lake Susan and Lake Ann, the city is contributing $10,000 to a formal inspection program at the three city-owned access sites. The goal of the program, which will begin May 25 and run through the first week of September, is to make sure boaters aren’t transporting aquatic invasive species in or out of area lakes. The total cost of the inspection program is estimated at $42,750. The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District is contributing $25,000 and the state Department of Natural Resources is paying $10,000.”