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Creature Feature: Winged mapleleaf mussels cling to existence in a short stretch of the St. Croix
Endangered mollusks only live in a fraction of their historic range, while scientist seek to better understand and protect their delicate population.
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Scientists track St. Croix River catfish to understand life cycle of endangered mussels
Studying how host fish interact with winged mapleleaf mussel should help guide reintroduction efforts.
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Mooneye, sturgeon and microplastics in trout
Highlights of the St. Croix River-related science presented at this fall’s Research Rendezvous.
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America’s freshwater mussels are going extinct — here’s why that sucks
Dozens of these water-filtering species are at risk of vanishing, and that’s bad news for every living creature that relies on them.
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St. Croix River’s marvelous mussels are focus of Feb. 18 presentation
Malacologist Mark Hove will share information about the surprisingly wonderful creatures he studies.
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Grantsburg High Schoolers Net Answers About Rare Mussels in St. Croix Tributary
Students wade into the Willow River with a University of Minnesota scientist seeking critical conservation information.
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Mussel Mystery on the St. Croix
Scientists surprised by endangered species discovery in the St. Croix River.
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Rare Mussels Relocated for Stillwater Bridge Construction
More than 4,000 rare and endangered mussels were moved from the worksite by divers.
