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Montana Dodges Zebra Mussel Disaster | Bozeman News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Montana narrowly avoided a major ecological disaster when inspectors nabbed a Minnesota wake boat teeming with hundreds of live zebra mussels—still clinging to the hull and mixed with invasive watermilfoil—bound for Georgetown Lake. The boat had been out of water just four days, but these resilient pests can survive up to 30 days without water, posing a serious threat to Montana’s pristine waters. The driver was completely unaware of the infestation, underscoring how easily invasive species can hitch a ride. Officials stress this could have permanently damaged local ecosystems and cost millions to clean up. Thanks to vigilant wardens, the boat was decontaminated and secured to its trailer. This incident reinforces Montana’s mandatory boat inspection policy—critical for protecting our lakes and rivers. 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/3a051bbbb6fa43fa