TVA Releases Rare Appalachian Mussels to Help Clean Water
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is working to release over 100 rare Appalachian mussels into the Powell and Clinch Rivers.
"We are working in partnership with Tennessee and Virginia wildlife to release 100 young, extremely rare Appalachian rockshell mussels into the rocky bottom of the Powell and Clinch Rivers after successfully breeding them in a hatchery,"
According to TVA, these mussels play a crucial role in filtering water, with the ability to filter up to 15 gallons of water a day, which aids in power production.
- The mussels help in filtering the water used for power production.
- Some mussel populations have declined, requiring restoration efforts.
- The Appalachian rockshell mussels are on the brink of extinction.
TVA's project aims to restore these mussel populations to the rivers that many depend on for food, clean water, and power.
Author's summary: TVA releases rare mussels to clean water.