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Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail ...

Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive mussels damage boats and infrastructure for water supply and control, alter ...