Other Polls   Online Poll Are you concerned about how the effects of climate change will affect the economy and ecology in the Lake of the Woods area? No   52     73% Yes   19     27%  Total Votes: 71 Comments   Add Your Own JD  ( March 30, 2017) Climate change has always occurred and will always occur.The largest, most current threat to our lake and its economy are invasive species. Only a matter of time until Zebra Mussels are found. We already have Rusty Crayfish, Purple Loosestrife and Emerald Ash borers. What's next?? These will affect economy very rapidly. Yet not a lot is being done about them.  2 of 2  Admin