Minnesota Mussels At Mac

This summer there have been quite a few news reports about water quality in Minnesota rivers and lakes.  Here's a link to a great story ...

Last week, the Snake River gave us quite the treat--clear(ish) water! We took the opportunity to capture a few mussels hanging out underwate...

Our summer is almost over!! How did that happen? It went so fast.  We finished our last push of field work this Tuesday, after a very succ...

Do you ever wonder how we actually get to our river sites? It's a legitimate question for sure, and the answer can actually get quite c...

Minnesota has some beautiful rivers, and no two rivers are ever exactly the same.  There are often flowers blooming along the banks, trees s...

This week, your favorite freshwater native mussel researchers were at it again in the Chippewa River near Benson, MN. Since we finished the ...

All demanding field work requires satisfying meals to sustain the incredible energy output. As we have all learned, snorkeling and fighting ...