KCCI investigates: Invasive zebra mussels found in Des Moines River for first time

Des Moines Water Works employees have spotted invasive zebra mussels in the Des Moines River in the metro area.

Invasive zebra mussels sighted in Des Moines River

The Iowa DNR found zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake in November 2024, speculating they arrived on a boat that picked them up ...

Zebra mussels were found in the Des Moines River. Why Iowa DNR isn't worried.

Zebra mussels were recently found at Des Moines Water Works. What to know about the invasive species and why the Iowa DNR isn't worried.
Sterling Journal-Advocate

The Colorado River is officially contaminated with invasive zebra mussels. Can the state stop the spread?

Water managers and state wildlife officials last year hoped the discovery of a microscopic zebra mussel larva in the Colorado River was a one-time event, not a sign of a larger problem lurking beneath ...

Iowa Great Lakes brace for major changes as invasive mussel continues its spread

Invasive zebra mussels often harm other aquatic plants and animals, in addition to being a nuisance for anyone using the ...
Vail Daily

First adult zebra mussels found in Colorado River as the invasive species continues to spread on Western Slope

The first adult zebra mussels have been found in the Colorado River near Grand Junction, following increased testing and detection of the invasive species in Colorado. Previously, Colorado Parks and ...
Colorado Public Radio

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Invasive zebra mussels have now infested at least 135 miles of the Colorado River, from the Utah border to Dotsero in western ...