Quagga Mussels

Invasive mussels cause billions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure annually and threaten aquatic ecosystems. Colorado Parks and Wildlife detected the larval stage of the zebra mussel in the Colorado River in New Castle in June— giving researchers a hint as to its origins in the basin.

Four boats carrying an invasive species of mussels were stopped before entering the water at Ruedi Reservoir. Inspectors at the Ruedi boat ramp spotted…