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FWP ramps up fight against invasive mussels

Since the detection of invasive mussels in the fall of 2016 in Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs, a new offshoot division of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has been created to combat further spreading and to catch violators.  

FWP's statewide response to halting the spread of invasive mussels began mid-April, actions consisting mainly of mandatory checks for all boats leaving Tiber or Canyon Ferry reservoirs. Required inspections also increased to include checks of all watercraft vehicles entering Montana.

Over 15,000 watercraft have been inspected and nine mussel-fouled vessels have b...

 

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