Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake 11/6/2024 7:07:00 AM View Count 2230 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville for the winter.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/14/2024 12:25:00 PM View Count 2156 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/18/2021 1:40:00 PM View Count 1892 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Invasive zebra mussels confirmed in aquarium product sold in Iowa 3/9/2021 12:53:00 PM View Count 3526 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a popular aquarium product sold at some aquarium supply stores and pet stores in Iowa may contain zebra mussels, a highly invasive species that can cause severe damage to the food chain and infrastructure if released in lakes and rivers.
Zebra mussels found in Black Hawk Lake 10/6/2020 1:36:00 PM View Count 4049 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that zebra mussels are in Black Hawk Lake.
Zebra mussels found in Lake Manawa 7/21/2020 12:55:00 PM View Count 5868 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that zebra mussels are in Lake Manawa.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/19/2020 1:32:00 PM View Count 3535 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Zebra mussels found in Crystal Lake 6/25/2019 12:49:00 PM View Count 3370 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is closely monitoring Crystal Lake for zebra mussels after recent discoveries of juveniles in a water sample and two individuals on a sampling plate used to monitor for zebra mussels. No adult zebra mussels were found during a follow-up survey.
Zebra mussels found in Lost Island Lake 10/23/2018 11:45:00 AM View Count 4345 Ruthven, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that zebra mussels are in Lost Island Lake near Ruthven in Palo Alto County.
Zebra mussels found in Storm Lake 8/28/2018 11:34:00 AM View Count 5241 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed that zebra mussels are in Storm Lake.
Zebra mussels found in Big Spirit Lake 10/3/2017 1:35:00 PM View Count 5647 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is watching Big Spirit Lake after a resident found a single juvenile zebra mussel attached to a rock in the southwest side of the lake on Sept. 23.
Zebra mussels found in Carter Lake 8/15/2017 12:00:00 PM View Count 7512 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is watching Carter Lake after juvenile zebra mussels were recently found in a water sample collected by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) staff. Although veligers were detected, intensive sampling the past week did not find any adult zebra mussels.
Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers 6/21/2016 11:26:00 AM View Count 5598 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.
Boaters Urged to Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers 5/24/2016 1:32:00 PM View Count 7153 The Iowa DNR is encouraging all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Zebra Mussels Found in Brushy Creek, Blue Pit 5/3/2016 1:13:00 PM View Count 5982 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is watching Brushy Creek Lake after water samples collected last fall contained juvenile zebra mussels.
Increase In Zebra Mussels Evident In Iowa Great Lakes 9/23/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 5131 SPIRIT LAKE – As docks and hoists are being removed from most of Iowa’s Great Lakes, a most unwelcome visitor is being discovered in greater numbers.