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Invasive clam shells found at Montana’s Lake

BILLINGS, Montana (AP)—Montana wildlife officials say evidence of an invasive clam that can out-compete native species has been found for the first time in a state waterbody. Fish, Wildlife and

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Group gives Montana ‘C-minus’ for watercraft inspections

MISSOULA, Montana (AP)—A newly formed watchdog group says Montana’s aquatic invasive species prevention program has serious flaws. The Missoulian reports Watershed Protection Advocates released a report that gave Montana a

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State official admits ‘gaps’ in invasive mussel screening

MISSOULA, Montana (AP) — Montana’s aquatic invasive species coordinator says there have been some “gaps” in efforts to prevent the spread of invasive mussels at Tiber Reservoir, where larvae of

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State Fisheries Division creating invasive species bureau

HELENA, Montana (AP) ― Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is creating a new bureau to manage the prevention, detection and control of invasive mussels. The Aquatic Invasive Species

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Lobbyists weigh in on bill requiring boat stickers

BOZEMAN, Montana (AP) ― Boaters would need a $25 sticker to be able to access state fishing sites under a bill proposed at the Legislature. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports

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News & Departments

Two Montana reservoirs with invasive mussels closed to boats

HELENA, Montana (AP) ― Montana officials working to identify and contain invasive mussel populations have implemented boating closures on the Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs. The closure prohibits the launch

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