Did you know there are about 300 species of freshwater mussels in North America? The habitat crew Lower Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office participated in snorkel surveys in the Cacapon River this summer and learned more about these fascinating creatures! These surveys are part of a monitoring grid established by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources in 2015. Participants identified seven different species of freshwater mussels and counted approximately 500 individuals. 📷: Gwyneth Daunton/USFWS
