| Specimen ID | 1418345 |
| Group | Algae |
| Genus | Nitellopsis |
| Species | obtusa |
| Common Name | starry stonewort |
| State | MN |
| County | Stearns |
| Locality | Grand Lake, public boat access |
| Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
| HUC8 Name | Sauk |
| HUC8 Number | 07010202 |
| HUC10 Name | Lower Sauk River |
| HUC10 Number | 0701020206 |
| HUC12 Name | Mill Creek |
| HUC12 Number | 070102020606 |
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| Collection Day | 5 |
| Collection Month | 8 |
| Collection Year | 2017 |
| Year Accuracy | Actual |
| Potential Pathway | hitch hiker on small watercraft |
| Status | established |
| Reference 1 |
| Ref. Number: | 30375 |
| Author: | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. |
| Date: | 2017 |
| Title: | One new lake confirmed after 20-county starry stonewort search |
| Publisher: | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
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| Reference 2 |
| Ref. Number: | 24369 |
| Author: | Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. |
| Date: | 2024 |
| Title: | EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system |
| Publisher: | The University of Georgia |
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| Comments | DNR invasive species specialists confirmed a light, isolated growth of starry stonewort near Grand Lake’s public access. Treatment options are being considered. To date, starry stonewort has not been eradicated from any lake in the United States. |
| Record Type | Literature |
| Earliest Record | drainage |
| Museum Cat Number | 5159651 |
| Verifier | Ty Riihiluoma |
| Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
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