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Zebra mussel DNA detected in Utah portions of the Colorado River

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 25, 2026 — Fragments of zebra mussel DNA were recently detected in the Colorado River in Utah for the first time, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and partner agencies are reminding boaters and other watercraft users to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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