Idaho and Washington states monitor waterways for invasive mussels, previously detected in Snake River and Renton Petco, to protect agriculture, power generation, and wildlife.
Idaho and Washington are vigilantly monitoring aquatic environments for invasive mussels, which pose significant threats to agriculture, power generation, and wildlife. Idaho detected its first quagga mussel in the Snake River in 2020 and has implemented a rapid response plan involving a copper-based chemical treatment. Since September 2021, no new detections have been reported. In Washington, 12 zebra mussels were found in aquatic moss balls at a Renton Petco store, which can cause damage to infrastructure and the environment. Both states are working to prevent the spread of invasive species and have initiated eradication efforts where necessary.
August 19, 2024
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