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Feds designate 3,814 river miles as critical habitat for endangered mussels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated roughly 3,814 river miles across 17 states as critical habitat for four endangered freshwater mussel species first listed in 2012.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated approximately 3,814 river miles as critical habitat for four endangered freshwater mussel species across 17 states, including Pennsylvania.