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• December 7, 2023
• Weather Allows Habitat and Access Crews More Time for Improvements and Inspections
Late arriving winter weather has allowed South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) crews more time for access improvements along the Missouri River. During their work, access crews recently discovered the presence of zebra mussels at the East Shore and Cow Creek boat ramps on Lake Oahe.
• October 11, 2023
• Dock Removals Continuing Across Eastern South Dakota
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has been working with private individuals and dock removal companies to prepare for the winter seasons and continue to survey lakes and rivers across the state for the presence of zebra mussels.
• September 28, 2023
• GFP Continues Fall Inspections on South Dakota's Lakes and Rivers
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) employees have been continuing to survey and sample lakes and rivers across the state to monitor fish and other wildlife populations, which includes inspecting for the presence of zebra mussels.
• September 22, 2023
• GFP's Rapid Response Team Inspecting South Dakota's Lakes
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) employees have been out surveying and sampling lakes across the state to monitor fish populations and for the presence of zebra mussels.
• July 7, 2023
• Zebra Mussels Discovered in Sand Lake National Refuge
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Sand Lake National Refuge in Brown County.
• May 25, 2023
• 2023 AIS Awareness Week Email
Stay Safe and Responsible on the Water This Summer!
• May 19, 2023
• 2023 AIS Awareness Week Email
It's Time for Another Summer on the Water
• January 13, 2023
• 2023 Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Management Plan
The official AIS Strategic Plan document adopted by GFP Commission on January 13, 2023.
• October 29, 2022
• Zebra Mussels Discovered in Clear Lake
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Clear Lake in Marshall County.
• October 18, 2022
• GOAC Information Request
The document with responses to questions about the Aquatic Invasive Species Program.
• October 12, 2022
• Zebra and Quagga Mussel
  Rapid Response Plan
Response plan upon confirmation of a new water being infested with zebra or quagga mussels.
• September 12, 2022
• Zebra Mussels Found in South Rush Lake
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in South Rush Lake in Day County.
• September 8, 2022
• Zebra Mussels Found in Blue Dog Lake
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Blue Dog Lake in Day County.
• July 22, 2022
• Zebra Mussels Discovered in Enemy Swim Lake
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Enemy Swim Lake in Day County.
• July 14, 2022
• Zebra Mussels Discovered in Pactola Reservoir
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Pactola Reservoir in Pennington County.
• August 30, 2021
• Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Mitchell
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of adult zebra mussels in Lake Mitchell in Davison County.
• August 25, 2020
• Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Kampeska
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of adult zebra mussels in Lake Kampeska in Codington County.
• August 5, 2020
• Zebra Mussel Confirmed in Lake Cochrane
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of adult zebra mussels in Lake Cochrane in Deuel County.
• July 29, 2020
• Special GFP Commission Meeting Audio
The audio of the Special GFP Commission meeting regarding AIS rules.
• July 27, 2020
• Special GFP Commission Meeting July 29 Will Discuss AIS Rules
A public meeting of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission will be held by teleconference on Wednesday, July 29, 2019, beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT.
• July 10, 2020
• Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Pickerel Lake
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of adult zebra mussels in Pickerel Lake in Day County. 
• June 11, 2020
• Anglers, Boaters Can Expect to See Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Stations This Year
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) will begin operating mobile watercraft inspection and decontamination stations across the state to help combat the spread of zebra mussels.
• October 23, 2019
• Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Francis Case
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of adult zebra mussels in Lake Francis Case.
• September 19, 2019
• Zebra Mussel Public Information Meeting
This information was presented at a public meeting at Arrowwood Resort in Oacoma, SD on September 19, 2019.
• August 22, 2019
• Zebra Mussel Public Service Announcement
Governor Kristi Noem discusses the importance of preventing the spread of zebra mussels.
• August 2, 2019
• Slowing the Spread of Zebra Mussels
Governor Kristi Noem's weekly column discusses zebra mussels and why it is important to slow their spread.
• July 12, 2019
• Zebra Mussels in Lake Sharpe
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Sharpe.
• December 13, 2018
South Dakota Invasive Mussel Summit
The South Dakota invasive Mussel Summit was a highly educational event that featured numerous discussions. These discussions can be found below.
2018 South Dakota AIS Communications Plan
Cedar Knox Rural Water Project
Treatment for Mussels in Irrigation Pipelines
AIS in South Dakota
Dealing with Zebra Mussels in Texas
Zebra Mussel Impacts, Rapid Expansion, and Steps Taken at Gavins Point Dam
Mussel-Related Impacts and Costs at Lower Colorado Dams
Case Studies of Zebra Mussel Control at Raw Water Intakes
Role of Inter-agency Cooperation in AIS Prevention
Mitigating for Zebra Mussels at the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
Nebraska Zebra Mussel Management
Zebra Mussel Control Study
Zebra Mussel Impacts at Wolf Creek Generating Station
Zebra Mussels and Asian Clam Progression and Impact in Gavins Point Power House
• July 2, 2018
  Young Zebra Mussels Detected at Cunningham Lake
  Microscopic young zebra mussels, known as veligers, recently were detected by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a water sample collected at Glenn Cunningham Lake in late May. No adult zebra mussels were found in the lake.
  
• March 4, 2018
  Clamping Down | L & C Park to Boost Zebra Mussel Efforts
  Zebra mussels are now a fact of life for the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, and conservation officers are ramping up their containment efforts for the upcoming season.

Media Contact: Nick Harrington at Nick.Harrington@state.sd.us

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