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.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is working on its Blue Ribbon Fisheries program with 17 new projects.
A DWR press release said that the program that designates and funds the fisheries has allocated $450,000 to maintaining and improving bodies of water around the state. There ar...