ANDOVER, Minn. – (April 23, 2015) – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will be holding a public meeting for residents to learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer infestation recently discovered in Anoka County.
The ash tree killing larvae were found late March in Ham Lake. The county is now under an emergency quarantine that aims to limit the movement of items possibly infected.
The meeting will inform residents about plans to deal with the insects and how community members can reduce the spread of the bug. There will also be an opportunity for residents to ask questions about the insect.
Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting
WHAT: Public meeting to answer questions about the recent discovery of emerald ash borer in Anoka County.
WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Anoka County Parks, Activities Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
WHO: Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and other local, state, and federal partner agencies will be available to answer questions.
RELATED LINKS:
Emerald Ash Borer Detection
Anoka County Quarantine
