Quagga Mussels Battle Intensifies | Boise News

Quagga mussels are back in the Snake River near Twin Falls for the fourth straight year, and officials are rolling out a new, more targeted treatment plan this week to keep them in check. Last year’s efforts slashed adult and larval populations by 77%, and the hotspot below Shoshone Falls is now gone — but the battle isn’t over. This time, they’re focusing on two key areas: above Shoshone Falls and above the Twin Falls Dam, using chelated copper plus a new sulfurized copper compound to reach mussels hiding in rocky crevices. Early detection this year, combined with warmer water, gives them a window to hit the mussels while they’re actively feeding and growing. It’s a high-stakes fight — no other U.S. region has faced this scale of invasion, so they’re essentially writing the playbook as they go, aiming to push these invaders toward extinction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e059ab1021228b7a