Invasive zebra mussels in Colorado River raising concerns on Western Slope
Invasive zebra mussels are causing issues for the Western Slope’s ecosystem and the situation could create damage to regional agriculture. The species was discovered in both the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal in mid-July. Following the discovery, Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiated an Invasive Species Rapid Response Plan, which includes increased testing of the waters. On Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that more zebra mussel veligers, or larvae, were found in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal with the increased testing. With the detections, both bodies of water are considered positive for zebra mussels.
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