Conservation Starters

← Conservation Starters6 Jan 2025 · 59 min

The Secret Strength of Freshwater Mussels

The Secret Strength of Freshwater Mussels6 Jan 202559 min

On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Xerces Society's Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Freshwater Mussel Lead, Emilie Blevins and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's Native Freshwater Fish and Freshwater Shellfish Specialist, Marie Winkowski to discuss the secret strength of freshwater mussels. Together, we discuss our local freshwater mussel's life cycle and habitat. We also explore the ecological and cultural significance and discu...