New Boating and Fishing Laws take effect March 21
Summary: Beginning March 21, watercraft users in Michigan are required to take steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Anyone fishing with live or cut bait or practicing catch-and-release fishing will need to take precautions to limit the movement of invasive species and fish disease.
Anglers help protect Michigan’s waters from invasive mudsnails
Summary: Anglers can unknowingly help spread a devastating invasive species, the New Zealand mudsnail. Discussed is a simple protocol that all anglers should use before travelling between water bodies.
Help prevent spread of invasive New Zealand mudsnails
Summary: Anglers can unknowingly help spread a devastating invasive species, the New Zealand mudsnail. Discussed is a simple protocol that all anglers should use before travelling between water bodies.
New eDNA sampling system aims for cleaner, more efficient field research
Summary: Collecting and analyzing water or soil samples containing DNA of the targeted organisms is quicker, easier and cheaper than traditional field DNA collection methods. Researchers continue to improve upon the sampling protocol.
OU researchers contribute to ending mudsnail invasions in Michigan waters
Summary: Oakland University began researching New Zealand mudsnail prevalence and prevention in 2016 after receiving funding from the Department of Natural Resources’ Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. Their research focuses on multiple aspects of New Zealand mudsnail invasions, emphasizing that early detection is the best way to handle spread.
The Invasive New Zealand Mud Snail Spotted in the Delaware River Watershed
Summary: The first presence of the New Zealand mud snail in the Delaware River Watershed was recorded in the Musconetcong River in New Jersey and the Little Lehigh River in Pennsylvania. This could have detrimental effects for affected water bodies. Recommendations are provided for preventing further spread in the Delaware River Watershed.
Is Wisconsin's Prized Brook Trout in Danger?
Summary: The introduction of New Zealand mud snails present a potential threat to native brook trout in the driftless region of Wisconsin. Environmental and trout organizations emphasize the importance of trout fishermen decontaminating their gear between uses.
Mudsnails are, slowly, spreading in Wyoming
Summary: New Zealand mud snails continue to spread throughout the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Concern is held for local game fish populations exposed to this invasive species. Officials stress the importance of the public in decontaminating their boats and gear.
They’re smaller than grains of rice, but these pests could end recreation in Lake Padden
Summary: The New Zealand mud snail has been present in the northwest side of Lake Padden since August 2018. Precautions, such as physical barriers, are being implemented to help prevent further spread of this invasive species into other areas of the lake.
New Zealand mudsnails harm fisheries in streams
Wisconsin DNR: Invasive New Zealand mudsnail found in two new Dane County streams
New Zealand mud snail presence has been verified in two Dane County streams, Brewery Creek and Badfish Creek. Difficulty in identification and facility of transportation are factors that allow the New Zealand mud snail to spread rapidly through watersheds.