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Idaho's Battle Against Quagga Mussels | Boise News
Idaho’s fight against invasive quagga mussels in the Snake River heats up again as officials spot them near Twin Falls for the fourth straight year—threatening water systems, recreation, and the state’s economy. With over 1,700 users depending on the river, the governor and agriculture department are doubling down with an aggressive, targeted treatment plan this year, using copper-based chemicals and even divers to reach hidden mussel colonies. While progress is visible—fewer mussels detected this year, down 77% from last year—conservationists warn chemical treatments aren’t sustainable…
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