Invasive Mussels

Montana’s mandatory boat inspection sites have been intercepting watercraft with invasive mussels at an alarming rate, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

An additional weapon against the mussel invasions.

Man charged with multiple felonies after allegedly beating and strangling his ex-wife, according to police spokesman Travis Welsh.

With the advent of spring, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks have opened selected watercraft check stations throughout the state.

Inspection stations will return for 2018.

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks has established dozens of watercraft inspection stations around the state to protect waterways from the spread of invasive mussels.

A Missoula man is in jail on $50,000 bond after allegedly being involved in a gun incident involving methamphetamine and a 17 year-old girl.

Glacier National Park has announced that hand-propelled watercraft, such as kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be permitted in the park with mandatory inspections beginning on May 15.

A huge hiring effort is underway as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks prepares to combat invasive mussels.

State agencies from the university system to the highway department are asking the legislature for funds from a budget that is significantly smaller than in years past.