Invasive Species

Just one mussel can ruin the lake (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

30 Aug 2008

With the discovery of a quagga mussel Friday, the emergency declaration on this invasive aquatic species threat was validated. Keen eyes by the employees of the Tahoe Keys Marina spotted the mussel on a 32-foot cabin cruiser ready to be hoisted into Lake Tahoe.

Forestry Board to tour Clatsop State Forest (The Hillsboro Argus)

29 Aug 2008

The Oregon Board of Forestry will tour northwest Oregon forests and discuss invasive species, land management and services to private forest owners during a meeting Sept. 3 and 4 in Astoria.

Invasive species bills stuck in Congress (AG Weekly)

29 Aug 2008

WASHINGTON - Tiny foreign mussels assault drinking water sources in California and Nevada. A deadly fish virus spreads swiftly through the Great Lakes and beyond. Japanese shore crabs make a home for themselves in Long Island Sound, more than 6,000 miles away.