Published 3 months ago

Parks and Wildlife finds more evidence of invasive zebra mussels in Colorado River

Summary by Summit Daily News

About a week after Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced initial evidence of invasive zebra mussels in the Colorado River near Grand Junction, the agency has confirmed more signs. The species, which is known for its rapid reproduction rate, poses an “extreme risk” to Colorado’s ecology, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “The establishment of zebra mussels in the Colorado River is likely to negatively impact native fish populations due t…

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