FWP: Will take everyone to stop spread of mussels

Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks had a consistent message during a meeting in Havre about efforts to stop the spread of invasive mussels in the state: It will take more than efforts by state agencies to stop it.

"It's up to all of us to take that step," FWP Regional Supervisor Gary Burtolotti said during Wednesday's meeting at The Great Northern Inn.

The state has implemented a disaster plan to stop the spread of invasive mussels - FWP Region 6 Fisheries Manager Steve Dalbey said they do not yet know whether the invaders are zebra or quagga mussels or both - after they were confirmed i...