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

Des Moines Water Works employees have spotted zebra mussels in the Des Moines River in the metro area. This is the first time ...
The Greeley Tribune

Invasive species discovered in Colorado River is capable of wiping out ecosystems, causing costly damage

An invasive species capable of wiping out entire aquatic ecosystems and causing millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure has been found for the first time in the Colorado River, the most ...

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.
Vail Daily

Colorado lawmakers take aim at zebra mussels and other invasive species in the Colorado River with a new federal bill

A new bill making its way through the federal legislature aims to stop the spread of invasive aquatic species including zebra mussels in the Colorado River and other western United States waterways.
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 ...
Killeen Daily Herald

TPWD launches awareness of zebra mussels, other invasive species

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging Texans to take action against invasive species — including zebra mussels in Bell County lakes — that negatively impact the state’s natural ...
Columbus Dispatch

The Wilds celebrates birth of endangered zebra, rhino calf as part of conservation efforts

The Wilds conservation center celebrated the births of a Grévy's zebra foal and a greater one-horned rhino calf in July. The Grévy's zebra is critically endangered, with fewer than 3,000 remaining in ...