After long absence, mussels return to upper San Antonio River
The freshwater species, known as "the liver of the river," are expected to improve water quality along the Mission Reach by filtering out algae and bacteria.
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The freshwater species, known as "the liver of the river," are expected to improve water quality along the Mission Reach by filtering out algae and bacteria.
The San Antonio River Authority is reintroducing 5,000 freshwater mussels into the river over the next month or two, generally between Interstate 10 and a little below Loop 410 on the South Side.
In what priority do you place green (and greedy) turfgrass for water use? We cannot conserve our way out of this pending disaster.
In what priority do you place green (and greedy) turfgrass for water use? We cannot conserve our way out of this pending disaster.
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