Mussels of Minnesota – ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Due to the current situation of not being able to hold our monthly meetings in-person at Dakota Lodge, we are going to try something different in an attempt to still engage you the member – a presentation via Zoom. Although this is not an ideal situation we still feel as though we need to stay connected somehow.

Program: “Mussels of Minnesota”

by Bernard Sietman, Malacologist, Minnesota DNR

Mussels, a key player in nutrient cycling which benefits aquatic and emergent plants, are under threat due to various factors including water pollution. Bernard Sietman, a malacologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will present on the ecological role, threats, recovery, and future of this group of specialized organisms.