The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department hosted a daylong meeting in Yankton dealing with the spread of zebra mussels. The invasive species have now been found in the Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Lake.
Game, Fish & Parks Secretary Kelly Hepler says they wanted to share information on the spread, and possible solutions….
Hepler says about all that can be done is try to slow the spread of the pest…
Hepler says they also wanted to bring together public agencies along with businesses and agriculture…
The zebra mussels attach to hard surfaces and can clog water pipelines and filters. The razor sharp shells also create a hazard for those using beaches.
