mussels

Inspectors at Lake Tahoe recently discovered a new aquatic invasive species on a boat before it launched, sparking regional concerns. Officials say the incident serves as a reminder that people across the Mountain West should be on alert.

Quagga or zebra mussels have been detected in every state in the region except for Wyoming and New Mexico.

The discovery of zebra and quagga mussels in Montana waterways has northwest Wyoming on high alert.The Aquatic Invasive Species have not been identified…