Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year

Washington is intensifying efforts to prevent an invasive freshwater mussel, the quagga mussel, from establishing itself in the state's waterways. Various strategies such as DNA testing and using shellfish-sniffing dogs are being employed to combat the potential threats posed by these mussels, which can damage infrastructure like hydroelectric dams and water systems. The state is vigilant after the mussels were found in Idaho last year.

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