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Maggie is answering questions about the Decon station Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Great job Magpie 😎

Bloody red shrimp 🦐

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior Scientists have confirmed that the invasive bloody red shrimp has established itself in Lake Superior -- the last of the five Great Lakes with an established population that could pose an ecological threat. It was first detected in the Great Lakes in a waterway near Muskegon. The DNR says it has no....

We had a great time at the Clark Fork River Market in Missoula this last Saturday! Thanks to all who stopped by our table to learn more about how small actions, like those below, can lead to clean waters 🩵

👍Maintain your septic system
👍Pick up your pet's poo!
👍Stop at watercraft inspection stations
👍Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft and gear

Spread the word! Let's work together to help protect Montana's waters.

Police in South Africa said they arrested a man at the airport for allegedly trafficking live venomous scorpions in his suitcase. https://www.8newsnow.com/news/national-news/man-arrested-after-150-live-venomous-scorpions-found-in-luggage/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_8_News_Now

https://www.kqed.org/news/12087395/california-scales-back-golden-mussel-safeguards-at-vital-reservoir-alarming-experts

California Scales Back Golden Mussel Safeguards at Vital Reservoir, Alarming Experts | KQED Destructive golden mussels are wreaking havoc in California waterways. Why are California water managers ending precautions for a vital reservoir?

https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-15/zebra-mussels-detected-in-bitter-lake

Zebra mussels detected in Bitter Lake Game, Fish and Parks officials say they’ve detected zebra mussels in a new lake in northeast South Dakota.

It's Friday! Camping soon? Protect the places you love from forest pests—get your firewood where you'll burn it!