Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.

After quagga mussels were detected in the Snake River, the Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture set up boat decontamination stations in Twin Falls, as seen here in September 2023.

The quagga mussel, an invasive species, has devastated the wildlife and infrastructure in lakes and rivers across the U.S. An infestation in Idaho would cost the state up to a $100 million.

Tina Kotek on June 24. The bill increases the cost of invasive species boating permits for motorized and non-motorized boats by $3 per year. More strikingly, it expands the ...

Sports; Outdoors; Idaho bets big on plan to eradicate quagga mussels from the Snake River Oct. 9, 2023 Updated Wed., Oct. 11, 2023 at 11:20 a.m. A six-mile section of the middle Snake River is ...

Idaho’s quagga mussel elimination plan biggest of its kind attempted in U.S. At the beginning of her presentation, Tewalt ...

The quagga mussel, an invasive species, has devastated the wildlife and infrastructure in lakes and rivers across the U.S. An infestation in Idaho would cost the state up to a $100 million.

News; Idaho; So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels Aug. 13, 2024 Updated Tue., Aug. 13, 2024 at 4:17 p.m. Watercraft inspectors Ron Lang, left, and Fabian Rendon ...

Originally published Oct. 17 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Officials in Idaho say they are seeing fewer quagga mussel larvae and fewer dead fish compared to last year as they finish the second week of ...

Quagga mussels are an invasive species that can survive for several days out of water. According to ISDA, they reproduce quickly, clog pipes, foul infrastructure, and damage recreational equipment.

Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.

The quagga mussel, an invasive species, has devastated the wildlife and infrastructure in lakes and rivers across the U.S. An infestation in Idaho would cost the state up to a $100 million.