Freshwater mussels inhabit rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. They are vital to their ecosystems, filtering water and cleaning our waterways. Jeanette Bowers-Altman, Principal Zoologist in DEP’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program, sits down with Gladys Giron to discuss this fascinating mollusk and its status in New Jersey, role in the environment, and how NJDEP aids in its conservation.
To learn more about freshwater mussels in New Jersey, click here to listen to Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Episode 65-Freshwater Mussels with Jeanette Bowers-Altman
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