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SD Legislative Panel Questions GF&P on Zebra Mussel Policy

SD Legislative Panel Questions GF&P on Zebra Mussel Policy

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The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from the Game, Fish and Parks Department about efforts to control the spread of zebra mussels in state waterways.

Fisheries supervisor Jake Davis says they have identified the infested lakes and rivers…..https://on.soundcloud.com/SsuXu

Davis says they have had response plans since 2015….https://on.soundcloud.com/Cnv2E

Secretary Kevin Robling says the department is taking the threat seriously….https://on.soundcloud.com/76mAj

Committee Chair, Representative Randy Gross of Elkton said they weren’t happy that their questions were not answered….https://on.soundcloud.com/hQ7y3

The committee wants more specific information at a future meeting.

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