Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks says, since the start of the boating season, they’ve already stopped more watercraft for suspected invasive mussel contamination than they did last year. In 2020, aquatic invasive species checkpoints conducted around 174,000 inspections and identified 35 vessels contaminated with zebra or quagga mussels. This ye...
Fish Wildlife and Parks Issues Warning For Boaters
Boaters must stop at all water inspection stations they encounter and failure to stop could result in a fine of up to $500. It’s intended to stop the import of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. FWP Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau Chief Tom Wolfe. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5-28_537.mp3
Amtrak Service Returns To The Hi-Line
Watercraft inspectors in Montana have found aquatic mussels on 21 boats so far this year and officials expect a busy season trying to prevent the invasive organisms from fouling Montana waterways. Aquatic mussels have no natural predators and can clog water pipes and displace native species. All watercraft including non-motorized boats must be...
Aquatic Invasive Species Discovered By Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks watercraft inspection stations are beginning to open and have already intercepted boats carrying aquatic invasive species. As MTN News reports, Zebra Mussels can coat underwater surfaces like boats and docks causing physical and financial problems. In 2020 inspection stations intercepted a record 35 mussel foule...