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Musseling In_Layout 1 18-09-18 3:03 PM Page 1

Story and Photos by Michael Lee

Whirlpool Lake was closed last year as a precautionary measure
after zebra mussel environmental DNA was discovered in the
summer and fall. While no live mussels or larvae have been
found, researchers continue to test the waters to confirm if
zebra mussels are in fact present and reproducing.

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