quagga mussels

As the boating season kicks off, Idaho’s watercraft inspection stations are more important than ever. Here’s what every boater needs to know this year.

Invasive species are never a good sign. With quagga mussels lurking nearby, Oregon's rivers might be at risk. Here’s what local experts want you to know.

Last week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced a 51% reduction in the quagga mussel impacted area of the Snake River near Twin Falls.

The Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife is working to keep invasive zebra, quagga and golden mussels out of rivers and lakes.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says it has ramped up its efforts to protect the state’s lakes, rivers, and streams from aquatic invasive species.  Seasonal boat inspection stations are now open, and roving crews will be out this year at boat ramps offering watercraft inspections and decontamination.  ODFW says eve...

This week, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture started implementing a potash treatment in portions of the mid Snake River.  This is the 2nd phase of the multifaceted treatment plan following the 2024 chelated copper treatment.  ISDA is...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will start targeted quagga mussel treatment this week, in an effort to eradicate the small population of the invasive species in the Snake River near Twin Falls.  On Tuesday, ISDA and contractors will launch a 10-day comprehensive treatment from downriver of Hansen Bridge to Centennial Waterfront Park.  The tre...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that a small number of quagga mussels were found in the Snake River in the Twin Falls area.  Quagga mussels were first discovered in the area September 2023, and since then, ISDA, working with a variety of partners, implemented a treatment of the River with a chelated copper product.  It was ...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was quick to action when it was discovered quagga mussels in the Snake River back in mid-September.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed yesterday the presence of quagga mussel larvae in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake River.