Emergency response vehicles and equipment engaged in emergency activities would be exempt from the rule amendments. Some of the recommendations included additional mandatory Montana watercraft inspection stations deployment of watercraft decontamination stations at Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs and doubling sample collection to more than 1,500 taken from more than 200 waterbodies. The discovery triggered a natural resource emergency in Montana and led to several recommended strategies to manage the threat of invasive mussels spreading to other areas. Water sampling, in October, came back positive for invasive mussel larvae in Tiber Reservoir and samples from Canyon Ferry, the Missouri River upstream from Townsend and the Milk River downstream from Nelson Reservoir come back suspect. HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Friday is asking the public about proposed amendments to rules that outline new regulations needed in the battle to contain, detect and prevent the risk of spreading invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species to other state waters.Īs part of the statewide effort to address the risks of invasive mussels, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks created new bureau to manage the threat of aquatic invasive species within the state. Statement from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: The loss of nutrients in the water reduces food for fish and allows more sunlight to reach the bottom of a lake, increasing the likelihood of toxic algae blooms.Ĭheck out the Montana Joint Mussel Response Team for more info. They siphon up to a liter of water each day, removing nutrients and increasing water clarity. The mussels cause problems for water quality, both economically and ecologically. A single mussel produces roughly 5 million eggs in a five-year life span, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Researchers found the invasive zebra mussel larvae last October in Tiber Reservoir, Canyon Ferry Reservoir, the Missouri River and the Milk River.
Washing equipment with 140 degree water also kills the larvae. Also, dry everything including waders, wading boots and fishing tackle that has come into contact with water. Drain all water from boats and allow to dry thoroughly after use. Clean you boat and equipment every time you use it, especially when you move to a new water body. It's extra important to be vigilant about keeping them from spreading, so that they don't ruin the fisheries here in Montana. Zebra Mussels can be devastating to fisheries. FWP Seeking Feedback On Invasive Zebra Mussel Rules Date:
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