DES MOINES, Iowa — Officials announced Tuesday that zebra mussels have been found in the Des Moines River.
Central Iowa Water Works said zebra mussels were discovered on the water treatment plant intake in the Des Moines River. CIWW says it’s the first reported sighting of the invasive shellfish in this segment of the river.
Officials say that Des Moines Water Works is working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to monitor the mussels…