breaking news Sept 18th, 2023 – Quagga Mussel Veligers Discovered in the Snake River
MEDIA ADVISORY – Press Conference Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Governor Brad Little and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt will be addressing the confirmed presence of quagga mussel veligers in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake River near Twin Falls. The press conference will provide more details on ISDA’s rapid response plan to the aquatic invasive species.
What: Press conference to provide information regarding the confirmed presence of quagga mussel veligers in the Snake River.
When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. MT
Where: Twin Falls County West | 630 Addison Ave W. Twin Falls, ID 83301
North side entrance of the building.
Further details: ISDA confirmed today multiple samples of veligers have been found in the Centennial Waterfront Park of the Snake River area by ISDA’s early detection monitoring program. Quagga mussels pose a major threat to Idaho’s water systems, native species, agriculture, utilities and more.
For additional information please contact:
Sydney Plum
(208) 631-3178
Sydney.Plum@isda.idaho.gov
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