The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeInvasive mussel interception demonstrates crucial need for preventionWDFW removed a record-setting 21 gallons of invasive mussels from a single vessel intercepted by staff at the Spokane watercraft inspection…Mar 5A response icon1Mar 5A response icon1
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeInvasive mussel infested tugboats intercepted in SpokaneTwo tugboats infested with quagga and zebra mussels were intercepted at the Spokane watercraft inspection station on January 7th. While one…Jan 22A response icon1Jan 22A response icon1
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeInvasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative responseIn August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels hitching a ride on Marimo moss balls, a popular aquarium and water garden…Nov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeInvasive freshwater mussel monitoring ramping up in Washington watersAdditional funding will allow WDFW to increase monitoring for harmful quagga and zebra mussels.Jun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeInvasive quagga mussels detected in Idaho; monitoring and prevention efforts ramp up in WashingtonPreliminary results from 2023 detected no presence in Washington. In response to the Idaho detection, WDFW is redirecting staff from…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
The Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeMore work needed to keep Washington’s waters clear of aquatic invasive species program works to…In the natural resources field, we generally think that fish, snails, mussels and other critters are pretty cool. But there are a couple…Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
