Freshwater Mussels - A Vulnerable Natural Water Filter

Freshwater mussels are vastly underappreciated organisms that clean the Earth's waterways to provide valuable ecosystem services. They are already highly endangered and are growing more vulnerable in the face of climate change. Rachel Mair, Amy Manyard, and others at the Harrison Lake Fish Hatchery work hard to help keep the diversity of these natural water filters by propagation, research, and stewardship. Have a look at how the Hatchery supports these incredibly unique ecosystem caretakers, and see for yourself just how remarkable mussels are!

For more information, visit: https://www.fws.gov/harrisonlake/

Local Motives showcases local perspectives on the challenges and solutions associated with climate change. It is the production of two friends, Nate Murray and Cody Pfister, traveling across the 50 states seeking to establish an authentic and relatable bottom-up communication stream.

The footage in this video was obtained prior to COVID-19

Local Motives Series original score composed and produced by William Lindsay.

Extra footage from:
A BBC production with PBS and THIRTEEN Productions LLC.
Source:
Nature Season 34 - Natural Born Hustlers III
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature

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