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The westward spread of zebra and quagga mussels shows how tiny invaders can cause big problems
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA boat propeller encrusted with zebra mussels. NPS/FlickrThe zebra mussel has been a poster child...
Zebra mussels invade James River, Sand Lake National refuge in first South Dakota incident of 2023
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 11 months agoFor the first time in 2023, zebra mussels have been detected in South Dakota waters. The South...
South Dakota lakes and streams group seeks more help on zebra mussels shown to stunt walleye growth
American News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoZebra mussels are steadily infesting South Dakota lakes, and the state’s walleye and perch...
Big Sioux River is South Dakota's latest failure in containing zebra mussel spread
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe countdown until an aquatic infestation arrives on the doorstep of Sioux Falls began yesterday....
In this western Wisconsin river, scientists see hope for saving endangered mussel species
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMERIDEAN - Michelle Bartsch and Megan Bradley stood on the banks of the Chippewa River, holding onto...
Zebra Mussels – Ridgway and Sweitzer Lakes’ game plan
KREX articles via Yahoo News· 3 months agoRIDGWAY, Colo. (KREX) — Zebra mussels have been terrorizing highline lake for more than a year –...
Prolific invasive species that’s hard to eradicate is found in NC wild, officials say
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 9 months agoA harmful invasive species with the ability to spread quickly and clog water systems has spread to...
South Dakota's invasive species effort needs more urgency: Brad Johnson
Watertown Public Opinion via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAt the urging of Gov. Kristi Noem’s office, the 2020 state legislature declared the zebra mussel...
This invasive species costs Texas taxpayers millions each year. But can you eat it?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 11 months agoTexas has a wide variety of invasive species, from beaver-sized nutria rodents to the one inch zebra...
Race is on to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy them
KSWB articles via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe creatures have covered virtually every shipwreck and downed plane in all of the lakes except...