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Lake Powell is currently the only waterbody in Utah with quagga mussels, and DWR and state parks had to decontaminate 8,683 boats in 2019. This quagga mussel photo, taken underwater at Lake Powell in 2015, shows why the inspection stations and checkpoints are important: when mussels establish themselves in a body of water, they spread fast.

To halt the spread of quagga mussels from Lake Powell, thousands...

Lake Powell is currently the only waterbody in Utah with quagga mussels, and DWR and state parks had to decontaminate 8,683 boats in 2019.
Thousands of boats inspected at Lake Powell over Labor Day weekend to prevent spread of quagga mussels

Thousands of boats inspected at Lake Powell over Labor Day weekend...

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources staff had a busy Labor Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading.
Law enforcement officers, biologists, and technicians had a busy Pioneer Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading.

More than 5,800 boats inspected over Pioneer Day weekend to prevent...

Law enforcement officers, biologists, and technicians had a busy Pioneer Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading.
Law enforcement officers and technicians had a busy Independence Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading from Lake Powell.

One hundred fifty-seven boats found with quagga mussels, 17 people cited...

Law enforcement officers and technicians had a busy Independence Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading from Lake Powell.
The proposed and risky Lake Powell Pipeline that would link us to Lake Powell — where quagga mussels already reside in great numbers and are increasing.

Quagga mussels in Lake Powell pose threat to our water supply

The proposed and risky Lake Powell Pipeline that would link us to Lake Powell — where quagga mussels already reside in great numbers and are increasing.
Here are five changes this year to help prevent quagga mussels from spreading.

Five additional resources to help in the fight against invasive quagga...

Here are five changes this year to help prevent quagga mussels from spreading.
To prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels in Utah, several of the annual mandatory inspection stations have opened for the busy summer season.

Boaters must stop at inspection stations to help prevent the spread...

To prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels in Utah, several of the annual mandatory inspection stations have opened for the busy summer season.
Boat owners who have stored their boats at Lake Powell should expect to find a layer of quagga mussels on their watercraft.

Plan ahead to decontaminate boats encrusted with quagga mussels at Lake...

Boat owners who have stored their boats at Lake Powell should expect to find a layer of quagga mussels on their watercraft.
The quagga mussel situation at Lake Powell has worsened. If you boat at Lake Powell, it's very likely your boat has quagga mussels on it.

Lake Powell quagga mussel infestation worsening

Lake Powell quagga mussel infestation worsening More boats are exiting Lake Powell with quagga mussels attached By Mark Hadley Aquatic invasive species, or AIS, personnel from the...
The Independent July 2018 (PDF) featuring Utah Shakespeare Festival 2018

The Independent July 2018 (PDF) featuring Utah Shakespeare Festival 2018

Click here to download The Independent July 2018 Digital Issue (.PDF) Click here to download The Independent July 2018 Digital Issue (.PDF) ON THE COVER: Utah Shakespeare...