A one day summit on the invasion of zebra mussels into our area lakes and rivers will be held this Thursday in Yankton.
Mike Greiner of the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they want to bring together different groups impacted by the spread of the zebra mussel;
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The zebra mussels spread rapidly in infested waters and attach themselves to almost any solid structure.
Zebras have been found in both Lewis & Clark Lake and the Missouri River.
Greiner says the damage spreads beyond just boats and docks:
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He says any attempts at control will take more than just state agencies:
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The summit will be held Thursday from 9AM to 5PM, at the Best Western Kelly Inn in Yankton.
Jerry Oster WNAX
