Sep
10
Practical Water Wisdom: Native Mussels
Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about native mussels in Minnesota as part of the Practical Water Wisdom webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG.
Public
Online
Webinar Topic
Freshwater mussels and other bivalves are among the most overlooked yet ecologically important organisms in lakes and rivers. This talk explores their unique life cycles, their role in filtering and improving water quality, and what their presence reveals about ecosystem health. This presentation will also discuss the threats they face, from habitat loss to invasive species, and why protecting native mussels is essential to sustaining clean water, biodiversity, and resilient freshwater systems.
Speaker
Bernard Sietman, malacologist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Center for Aquatic Mollusk Program
