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On first inspection weekend in Montana, first ‘mussel-fouled boat’ intercepted

by By KEILA SZPALLER Daily Montanan
| March 22, 2024 7:00 AM

Inspectors detected and cleaned the first “mussel-fouled watercraft” of the season in Montana on March 10 at the Anaconda inspection station, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced Tuesday.

The boat, a pontoon, had not been in Montana waters, said FWP spokesperson Greg Lemon.

“It’s the first one of the year, and it’s always surprising to get one on the first weekend when the stations are open, but it’s a big reason why we’ve got these stations in place,” Lemon said.

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