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Commissioner urges review of commercial import controls after mussels found at inspection stations
Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission — Big Tent Committee · April 16, 2026
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Summary
Commissioner Steve Parker asked the Big Tent Committee to flag aquatic invasive species import controls (including possible inspection certificates for commercial shippers) and recommended the Fish Committee take the issue up for policy and potential legislative action.
During the April 16 Big Tent Committee meeting, Commissioner Steve Parker raised concerns about recent detections of invasive mussels on vessels inspected at agency stations and asked whether the department currently has the authority to require inspection certificates or other…
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