Senate bill would address zebra mussels in South Dakota waterways (Audio)

February 16, 2022

PIERRE, S.D.–There’s a legislative bill in Pierre that’s focused on addressing the spread of zebra mussels (pictured) in South Dakota waterways.

Senate Bill 200 would appropriate $62,500 from the state’s general fund to purchase and construct five boat cleaning stations in the state.

The bill is opposed the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, but not because they don’t think mitigating zebra mussels is important. Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschmann says getting more decontamination units is not a priority for G-F and P…

Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center supports mitigating mussels. but has hesitation with the bill…

Senate Bill 200 was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a 6-1 vote.