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Idaho Acts Quickly After Detecting Quagga Mussel Larvae in the Snake River

December 01, 2023
Carol Winkel

The mussels were first detected in the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho in September during routine monitoring conducted by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, prompting officials to spring into action.

Invasive Species Prevention in the Columbia River Basin

February 22, 2023
Carol Winkel

When invasive and non-native species become introduced into a location, the results can be devastating. From aquatic mussels to wild pigs, they can spread disease, feed on endangered species, compete for resources, overwhelm native species, reduce diversity, and often create cascading effects to the food web.

Mussel Alert: Invasive Species Found In Popular Aquarium Product

March 05, 2021
John Harrison

Moss balls sold to clean aquarium water were found to contain invasive Zebra mussels, prompting action by Northwest state agencies.

Upper Columbia Tribes Gather Experts To Strategize About Accelerating The Attack On Northern Pike

February 19, 2021
John Harrison

The problem of invasive Northern Pike in the Columbia River Basin is one of those problems that is someone else’s until it becomes yours.

Washington And Partners Use Early-detection Monitoring To Locate And Control Invasive Aquatic Species

October 22, 2019
John Harrison

Washington state is watching carefully for signs that invasive species like Northern Pike and zebra and quagga mussels don’t expand (pike) or take hold (mussels) in the state.

Montana, Tribes Seek Partners to Help in Fight Against Invasive Freshwater Mussels

July 23, 2019
John Harrison

Accelerated effort would include longer hours for boat inspection stations and additional funding.

Registration Opens For September International Columbia River Conference

March 14, 2019

The conference in Kimberley, British Columbia, will address key issues including the Columbia River Treaty and climate change, and is being co-hosted by the Columbia Basin Trust and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

As More States Become Eligible, Competition For Funding For Invasive Mussel Watercraft Inspections Could Increase

March 08, 2019
John Harrison

While federal funding to inspect watercraft entering the four Northwest states is secure for 2019, beginning in 2020 a dozen more states will be eligible.

Fish Head Bounty

March 24, 2017
John Harrison

Northern pike, a voracious predator, are continuing to invade Lake Roosevelt, imperiling other fish species. There is a $10 per fish bounty to get them out of the lake.

Mussel Strategy

January 23, 2017
John Harrison

Non-native, invasive freshwater mussels pose "a grave threat to the waters and economic resources" of the state, Governor Steve Bullock said last fall, and now the state has a plan to respond quickly if and when the invaders take hold.

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