Remember, Canyon Ferry and Tiber reservoirs in Montana have had zebra mussels for a number of years now. This would suggest that Zebra mussel veligers have been floating downstream into Lake Sakakawea for years already. They just finally got the confirmation they're established in Sak.
There was no stopping this. I simply hoped it would be a few more years before they became noticed. Now I’m curious how long it will take to start seeing real change.
Someone who frequents or lives on the lake should start taking some pictures of a boat lift/dock on regular intervals. We could watch the progress "live" here! Just think V, you start making the millions you dreamed of because your zebra mussel live cam goes viral!