FWP adds new mussel to Montana’s invasive species list

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: April 18, 2026

Words: 621

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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There’s a new aquatic invasive species on the watch-list for boaters looking to enter Montana waterways this year.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced on Wednesday that golden mussels have been added to the state’s invasive species list, which prohibits the possession and transport of the creature in the state.

The species comes from Eastern Asia and was first identified in North America in California in the fall of 2024. Their distribution now …

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