Minnesota researchers hope to use fish virus against carp
Associated Press
October 16, 2017
The disease reportedly won’t harm other fish because it specifically targets carp.
Aquatic invasive species
Program to protect against invasive mussels in Montana has money issues
Associated Press
October 12, 2017
POLSON, Mont. — A pilot program to help protect the Flathead Basin from invasive aquatic mussels faces funding problems on two fronts. The Flathead Basin Commission was to administer a program that could add more
Montana wrapping up ramped-up AIS inspection ‘season’
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Reports
October 11, 2017
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks aquatic invasive species inspection stations will close for the season Oct. 15. Boaters that are still in need of an inspection can receive one at a regional FWP office. Water
Zebra mussels found in Iowa’s Big Spirit Lake
Iowa DNR
October 3, 2017
The first zebra mussels in the Iowa Great Lake chain were discovered in the fall of 2012 and have increased in numbers since.
Minnesota researchers growing, studying aquatic invasive species
Associated Press
September 26, 2017
Researchers are also trying to determine how the invasive plants and animals are spreading from lake to lake.
Single zebra mussel confirmed in Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet
Minnesota DNR Reports
September 21, 2017
Extensive multi-agency search showed no other signs of the invasive; DNR also confirms zebra mussels in Lake Marion, in the city of Lakeville.
New York’s Finger Lakes to get nearly $1 million for invasive species control efforts
Associated Press
September 12, 2017
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes are getting almost $900,000 in federal funding to help battle invasive species. Sen. Charles Schumer says the Environmental Protection Agency is awarding almost $600,000 to the Finger Lakes
Zebra mussels found in third central Texas reservoir this year
Staff and News Reports
August 21, 2017
And Lake Austin infestation the second in Colorado River basin.
A second new confirmation of starry stonewort in Minnesota in 2017
Minnesota DNR Reports
August 21, 2017
The invasive algae found in Pope County’s Lake Minnewaska, the second confirmation by the DNR in a week.
