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Law enforcement and technicians team up to combat invasive mussels at Lake Powell and beyond, with over 9600 boat inspections and 159 decontaminations over the holiday weekend.
Protecting local native species such as the Woundfin and Virgin River Chub is important for preserving Utah's heritage and providing a future for our children and grandchildren.
Statewide, aquatic invasive species technicians with the DWR, Utah State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish Department and the National Park Service have inspected 268,630 boats.
These mussels reproduce rapidly, forming dense colonies that filter vast amounts of plankton and suspended particles from the water. As a result, they disrupt the natural food chain, which can lead to serious consequences for native species.