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Idaho races to wipe out quagga mussels before they reach the Columbia

Original: "How Idaho hopes to eradicate its quagga mussel invasion - before it reaches the Columbia River" by Oregon Public Broadc

Idaho is working to eradicate an invasive quagga mussel infestation before the mollusks spread into the Columbia River system. Reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and Northwest Public Broadcasting details the treatment and inspection efforts credited, so far, with reducing the invasive mussels. Officials warn an established population could damage dams, irrigation infrastructure and aquatic ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest.

Why now: The invasive species threatens the Columbia River basin, raising regional concern about ecological and infrastructure damage.

Idahoquagga musselsColumbia RiverOregon Public BroadcastingNorthwest Public Broadcasting

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• "How Idaho hopes to eradicate its quagga mussel invasion - before it reaches the Columbia River" by Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB (PBS Portland) / Northwest Public Broadcasting NWPB (PBS Pullman/Spokane) - Attention to detail behind successful (so far) reductions in invasive #… · KO6YQ@pnw.zone · 2

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