Mastodawn

"Lake Superior is the second fastest warming lake in the world thanks to climate change, and the warmer it gets, the more suitable its habitat may become for invasive mussels."

https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/01/20/race-is-on-to-save-lake-superior-from-invasive-zebra-quagga-mussels/87898108007/

#LakeSuperior #GreatLakes #ZebraMussels

Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels

The clock is ticking as Lake Superior is warming fast, which may create more suitable habitat for the Great Lakes' most destructive invasive species.

Detroit Free Press

Northeast Radio SD Nov 14

Zebra Mussels Detected at Sheridan Reservoir, Marking Second Infestation in Western South Dakota
👉 https://zurl.co/rT7Wa

#northeastradiosd #northeastradiosdnews #southdakota #statenews #sdgfp #zebramussels

Bruce MacDonald Sep 16

"With the addition of Vermilion and Kabetogama, the mussels have now spread to all 10 of Minnesota’s largest and most popular fishing destinations, including Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Upper Red, Leech, Winnebigoshish, Cass, Pepin and Rainy lakes."

Zebra mussel larvae discovered in Vermilion, Kabetogama lakes
By Greg Stanley
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/invasive-zebra-mussel-larvae-found-in-minnesotas-lake-vermilion-and-lake-kabetogama/601472093?utm_source=gift

#ZebraMussels #FishesOfMinnesota #environment #outdoors #InvasiveSpecies #fishing #Minnesota

Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)Sep 10

Chemistry, cold water and isolation make it hard for invasive mussels to get a foothold in the Big Lake. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canada’s Nipigon Bay have scientists unnerved.#lakesuperior #whitefish #zebramussels
As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now | Great Lakes Now

As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now | Great Lakes Now

Chemistry, cold water and isolation make it hard for invasive mussels to get a foothold in the Big Lake. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canada’s Nipigon Bay have scientists unnerved.

Great Lakes Now

Victor Aug 5, 2025

Centerpiece Top StorySource of zebra mussels in Colorado River uncovered. #Zebramussels #water #ColoradoRiver #Invasivespecies https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/source-of-zebra-mussels-in-colorado-river-uncovered/article_b202bb0e-6e9d-4520-b4de-3b42e6c24b58.html

Source of zebra mussels in Colorado River uncovered

State officials may have solved the puzzle of how zebra mussels got into the Colorado River.

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Victor Aug 5, 2025

Centerpiece Top StorySource of zebra mussels in Colorado River uncovered. #Zebramussels #water #ColoradoRiver #Invasivespecies https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/source-of-zebra-mussels-in-colorado-river-uncovered/article_b202bb0e-6e9d-4520-b4de-3b42e6c24b58.html

Source of zebra mussels in Colorado River uncovered

State officials may have solved the puzzle of how zebra mussels got into the Colorado River.

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Global News Calgary Jul 28, 2025

Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft
Albertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.
#Recreation #Politics #Environment #Alberta #ZebraMussels
https://globalnews.ca/news/11304631/alberta-zebra-mussels-watercraft-annual-pass-fee/

Global News Lethbridge Jul 28, 2025

Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft
Albertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.
#Recreation #Politics #Environment #Alberta #ZebraMussels
https://globalnews.ca/news/11304631/alberta-zebra-mussels-watercraft-annual-pass-fee/

Global News Edmonton Jul 26, 2025

Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft
Albertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.
#Recreation #Politics #Environment #Alberta #ZebraMussels
https://globalnews.ca/news/11304631/alberta-zebra-mussels-watercraft-annual-pass-fee/