Zebra mussels confirmed in South Golden Lake, Steele County, North Dakota; emergency regulations enacted.

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in South Golden Lake, Steele County, North Dakota, prompting emergency regulations to prevent water movement from the lake, including for bait transfer. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department detected larvae and adult mussels during routine sampling. South Golden Lake is now classified as Class I Aquatic Nuisance Species, joining other infested waters. Officials urge water users to clean and dry equipment to curb the spread of this invasive species.

September 03, 2024
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