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Mussel Mystery on the St. Croix

By Katie Steiger-Meister | August 11, 2014 | 3 minute read

Winged mapleleaf mussels from the St. Croix River

Scientists surprised by endangered species discovery in the St. Croix River.

Rare Mussels Stage a Comeback in the St. Croix

By Katie Steiger-Meister | November 21, 2013 | 3 minute read

Fish and wildlife biologist Tamara Smith looks at her GPS as she locates an underwater line in the St. Croix River.

Government scientists are helping an endangered mussel return to its native waters.

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