4 reports on this story
Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River
What happened
Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Utah's section of the Colorado River, downstream from an established infestation near Loma, Colorado. Officials are urging boaters and water users to clean, drain, and dry their equipment to prevent the spread of the invasive species.
Timeline
- KSL Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River
- ABC 4 Zebra mussels found in Utah's Colorado River threaten ecosystem
- ETV News (Carbon/Emery) Live zebra mussel confirmed in Utah portions of the Colorado River
- TownLift Live zebra mussel found in Utah stretch of Colorado River
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Zebra mussels found in Utah's Colorado River threaten ecosystem
— Utah officials have confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in the Colorado River, an invasive species that threatens aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and recreational safety. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources…
Live zebra mussel confirmed in Utah portions of the Colorado River
— Utah officials confirmed the presence of live zebra mussels in portions of the Colorado River, downstream from an established infestation near Loma, Colorado. The discovery highlights the threat posed by aquatic…