Invasive Species Found In Northern Michigan Lake

Quagga mussels have been found in a Northern Michigan inland lake.

The mussels were found last week in Crooked Lake near Petoskey.

Quagga mussels are an invasive species that can harm lake ecosystems, filtering out organisms fish feed on.

The Tip of The Mitt Watershed Council is asking boaters to decontaminate their boats and other equipment before they leave Crooked Lake.

This will help prevent it from spreading to other lakes.

This is the first report of the mussels being found in an inland lake in the state; they're already in the Great Lakes.