Quagga D's AIS News

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Introducing… Jet! Government name: Jet Ski.

This handsome Dutch Shepherd is almost two. At 60 lbs, he’s an energetic, social boy who absolutely loves everyone and every dog he meets. We’re so excited to have Jet as a Mussel Dog! 🐾

09/07/2026

WIT II - Kalispell

09/07/2026

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/07/minnesota-dnr-uses-specially-trained-kp-to-sniff-out-zebra-mussels

Invasive zebra mussels have infested five percent of Minnesota’s treasured lakes, rivers and waterways, where they gobble up nutrients that native fish and plants need. So to keep them from spreading, the state’s Department of Natural Resources is using specially trained K-9s to sniff them out.

09/07/2026

https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/06/our-gem-golden-mussels-californias-wake-up-call-for-idaho/

When California discovered golden mussels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in November 2024, resource managers immediately recognized the seriousness of the situation. Unlike many invasive species that take years to reveal their impacts, experts knew right away this tiny freshwater mussel had the...

09/04/2026

https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/the-lakes-where-invasive-plants-have-choked-out-boaters.html

Invasive weeds have choked the ramps and boat lanes on lakes across the US, from Texas salvinia to Adirondack milfoil, and crews fight to keep them open.

09/04/2026

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/the-great-outdoors/prineville-reservoir-quagga-mussel-testing-negative-central-oregon-lakes/article_3f1a3cfe-d58f-467a-81b3-20766a66ed49.html

MUSSEL MYSTERY UNSOLVED: Two months after a dead quagga mussel turned up at Prineville Reservoir, hundreds of water and shoreline samples across Central Oregon's top lakes have all come back negative.

09/03/2026

https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/addressing-tahoes-golden-mussel-threat-at-the-federal-level/

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Since their introduction to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California in October 2024, golden mussels continue to be a major concern for Lake Tahoe and other regional bodies of water. To...

09/02/2026

https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/lake-ft-phantom-hill-declared-192249627.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKdWYh2SzGh1ZsCnZOIz8eWswF4VQQ_k9nqsoPYzh5vGTKM58GyysWvS0kICSjR6LPlv5q16E6m_xcNRgFeugbqBNYmWWNDz4yGgQwxPM53AjahnJWcLNmgGtc5vIEMpFRCyDtyc2p81NiL7wUdJQZ8zb7s7W6z8JLebaeJovrQM

TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Lake Ft. Phantom Hill in Abilene has been declared “fully infested” with zebra mussels. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD) announced the infestation Tues...

09/02/2026

Are you heading to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) for Labor Day Weekend? Make sure you aren't packing invasive species. Clean, Drain, Dry your boat and gear before leaving, and stop if you encounter inspection stations!

All boaters are encouraged to make sure their boats and gear are CLEAN of plants, mud, and debris; DRAINED of standing water; and completely DRY between launches. No matter what you float, remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY every time to prevent invasive species from spreading and protect our waters for generations to come.

Learn more about how you can help protect the GYE at www.stopais.org/GYE.