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Snake River’s Mixed Water Health Report | Boise News
The Snake River’s water quality is showing major improvements, especially in phosphorus levels, but new threats like toxic algae and invasive quagga mussels are emerging. Despite drought, water users aren’t facing cuts thanks to a new agreement, but agricultural runoff continues to fuel algae blooms and harm ecosystems. A copper treatment helped curb mussels but devastated native species — highlighting the tough trade-offs ahead. Experts are calling for coordinated action across government and industry to protect the river without hurting key sectors, because a healthy Snake River benefits…
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