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Invasive zebra mussels intercepted in Ashland boat inspection
ODFW
Invasive zebra mussels were found on boat during Ashland inspection
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Zebra mussels, an invasive species not found in Oregon, were found attached to a boat being hauled from Texas to Canada on Sunday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday.
ODFW technicians at the Ashland watercraft inspection station spotted the mussels on the boat’s motor and other areas of the watercraft and performed a hot wash decontamination to kill and remove mussels from the vessel.
By law, all watercraft entering Oregon are required to be inspected when the stations are open. These free inspections take about five to 10 minutes. If aquatic invasive species are discovered, the vessel will be decontaminated on site.
Feb 11, 2021
Zebra mussels, an invasive species not found in Oregon, were found attached to a boat being hauled from Texas to Canada on Feb. 7.
ODFW technicians at the Ashland watercraft inspection station spotted the mussels on the boat’s motor and other areas of the watercraft and performed a hot wash decontamination to kill and remove mussels from the vessel.
By law, all watercraft entering Oregon are required to be inspected when the stations are open. These free inspections take about five to 10 minutes. If aquatic invasive species are discovered, the vessel will be decontaminated on site.
Anyone hauling a watercraft (motorized or non-motorized) who does not stop could receive a $110 fine for bypassing an open inspection station.