Yet Another Mussel-Fouled Boat Detected in Montana This Spring
Perhaps it s because we are seeing more watercraft enter Montana this spring so the odds increase.
Whatever the case, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tells us that Montana’s watercraft inspectors have now intercepted six mussel-fouled boats. That s an average of nearly two per per week since the inspection stations began opening up last month. It appears a busy season is on the horizon.
The latest boat was stopped at the Anaconda watercraft inspection station. Inspectors found dry and dead mussels on a used pontoon boat that had been purchased in Minnesota and was destined for the state of Washington. Inspectors conducted a hot water decontamination before releasing the boat and notifying officials in Idaho and Washington.
Watercraft inspection stations work to keep MT waters free of invasive species
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks watercraft inspection stations are opening and have already intercepted boats carrying aquatic invasive species.
By: Marian Davidson
and last updated 2021-04-14 12:44:34-04
HELENA â Itâs not summer yet, but Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) watercraft inspection stations are beginning to open, and have already intercepted boats carrying aquatic invasive species.
âThe first day the Anaconda station opened, they intercepted a boat with mussels on it,â Montana FWP Aquatic Invasive Species Program information officer Liz Lodman said. âThatâs why weâre doing it, we want to catch those boaters traveling early in the season.â
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