Should you come upon some laundry baskets being kept afloat in the water by brightly-colored pool noodles at a DuPage County forest preserve, be aware that they’re neither trash nor a prank. Their ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal regulators designated two U.S. freshwater mussels as threatened on Wednesday, a further sign of trouble for native mollusks that help cleanse waters by filtering ...

For Endangered Species Day, learn about the marvelous biology and murky future of freshwater mussels Jack Tamisiea For most, the term “endangered species” conjures up charismatic creatures like polar ...

A recent freshwater mussel survey conducted at Beanblossom Creek has revealed strong and thriving mussel populations, according to biologists with the ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

Federal regulators designated two U.S. freshwater mussels as threatened on Wednesday, a further sign of trouble for native mollusks that help cleanse waters by filtering out pollutants as they feed.

KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — A new festival is coming to East Tennessee to celebrate one of the biggest supporters of river habitat health. Tennessee River Watershed Mussel Fest is set for May 17 from 10 a.m ...

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources released into the wild on U.S. Forest Service property the first group of Carolina heelsplitters raised by agency biologists. These rare freshwater mussels are ...

The Niagara River is a powerful force in Western New York, helping to supply electricity to areas throughout the entire state — and the fate of its water quality relies heavily on fish and their ...

KENTWOOD, Mich. — A notable finding of freshwater mussels in Covenant Park’s stretch of Plaster Creek in Kentwood is prompting new conservation efforts in the area. This discovery is reshaping the ...