The growing popularity of ice angling on Minnesota lakes has netted some ugly trouble – the dumping of trash… and even sewage on the ice. But a new law is aimed at stopping that problem.
This new law requires people on the ice to secure their trash in a container. It also makes clear that depositing human or animal waste is strictly prohibited.
Major Robert Gorecki of the Minnesota D-N-R says if it goes on the ice with you, it has to come off, as well.
“Most of our ice anglers leave only an impression, and many others even pick up after the small number of people that leave trash on the ice,” Gorecki said. ”We’re hoping the new law convinces that small number of people to keep our lakes clean all year long.”
The new law makes it easier for conservation officers and other law enforcement personnel to take action against people who leave trash and waste on the ice.
It’s addressing the growing problem caused by some owners of deluxe fish houses… also known as wheelhouses… dumping their holding tanks on the ice before heading for shore.
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(MN DNR release)