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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enlisted the help of Puddles, a rescue dog who joined the team last year and has been trained to sniff out invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels. Invasive mussel species have entered local waterways through the hulls of boats coming out of waters where the mussels originate from.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enlisted the help of Puddles, a rescue dog who joined the team last year and has been trained to sniff out invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels. Invasive mussel species have entered local waterways through the hulls of boats coming out of waters where the mussels originate from.

August 11, 2025

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Invasive animals pose risks to the Basin
August 12, 2025 3:15 a.m.

Invasive animals pose risks to the Basin

MOSES LAKE – The Washington Invasive Species Council has 29 animals and insects listed on their site as priority invasive species that have either found themselves at home in the state or are of concern around the country. The Columbia Basin has become home to a number of these species.