Can We Prevent Invasive Mussels from Muscling in on Native Populations?
January 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free
Invasive mussels not only foul docks and props and cut your feet, but they also attach to native mussels, preventing movement, feeding, and reproduction. In essence, zebra and quagga mussels are smothering Michigan’s native mussels. Michael Hillary, fisheries biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, is seeking ways to protect the small, fragile populations of our native filter feeders. Join him to discover what he’s learned working with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory to sift through decades of data, locate healthy native mussel populations, and field test management strategies to protect them.
After registering, you will receive an email from “EGLE Outreach” with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
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