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  • Zebra Mussels Found in Sherman’s Lake Dean Gilbert

    Zebra Mussels Found in Sherman’s Lake Dean Gilbert

    AUSTIN—Zebra mussels have been found in Lake Dean Gilbert in the city of Sherman’s Pecan Grove Park.

  • Chesapeake Bay Produces 600,000 Pounds of Blue Catfish

    Chesapeake Bay Produces 600,000 Pounds of Blue Catfish

    Blue catfish are picking up steam as the species that's as edible as they are invasive and abundant.

  • Arkansas Game & Fish Encourages Boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry

    Arkansas Game & Fish Encourages Boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry

    During winter, anglers often visit new bodies of water to track down the hot bite. But you may harbor a stowaway in your boat or equipment. Invasive species like zebra mussels can hitch rides on your equipment and spread to new bodies of water where they can take over.

  • Invasive Algae found in Massachusetts' Westfield River West Branch

    Invasive Algae found in Massachusetts' Westfield River West Branch

    The presence of the freshwater algae Didymosphenia geminata (a.k.a Didymo or "rock snot") was recently observed by Dr. Caleb Slater, a fisheries biologist with the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) during routine fisheries sampling on August 31, 2015 in the West Branch of the Westfield River in the town of Chester in Hampden County. DFW collected samples and made the preliminary identification which was confirmed by independent experts on September 2.

  • Relocation of Endangered Mussels Will Allow for Dam Removal on Michigan's Grand River

    Relocation of Endangered Mussels Will Allow for Dam Removal on Michigan's Grand River

    Close-up of snuffbox musselThe Department of Natural Resources today announced that the next step to remove the Lyons Dam on the Grand River in Ionia County will proceed as officials start searching for threatened and endangered mussels and moving them out of harm's way.

  • Invasive Zebra Mussels Spread Downstream Toward Baltimore Harbor

    Invasive Zebra Mussels Spread Downstream Toward Baltimore Harbor

    DNR Calls on Public to Report Suspected Sightings The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed the presence of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymporha) in tributaries of the upper Western Shore near Middle River in Baltimore County.

  • Lionfish Rodeo Shatters Kill Record out of Jax Beach

    Lionfish Rodeo Shatters Kill Record out of Jax Beach

    At the break of dawn on August 9thth, 29 ardent lionfish hunters set out to compete in the Third Annual Northeast Florida Lionfish Derby. Vying for more than $5,000 in prizes, 15 two person teams shattered all expectations bringing in an amazing 2,583 invasive lionfish during the single day event – the most ever recorded for a lionfish removal event.

  • I-Phones Help Defend Against Invasive Species

    I-Phones Help Defend Against Invasive Species

    In efforts to help curb the spread of invasive species, a unique partnership between Wildlife Forever, Hennepin County and the Star Tribune uses geo-targeted marketing to inform, educate and protect Minnesota lakes.

  • Invasive Species Could Impact Alaska

    Invasive Species Could Impact Alaska

    Invasive Impact: What's the Status of Invasive Species in Alaska?

  • Iowa DNR Launches Clean Drain Dry Blitz

    Iowa DNR Launches Clean Drain Dry Blitz

    Brooklyn Center, MN – In preparation for a busy fishing and boating season, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources launched a Clean Drain Dry media campaign to help raise awareness of invasive species. Through a partnership facilitated by Wildlife Forever, highway billboards targeting anglers and boaters will be posted throughout the state.