Removal Efforts of Chinese Mystery Snails at Round Lake State Park

Learn about an innovative conservation initiative in this 52-minute presentation detailing the physical removal efforts of invasive Chinese Mystery Snails at Round Lake State Park. Discover how park staff identified and addressed the growing population of non-native Cipangopaludina chinensis after their initial discovery in 2018. Explore the research-backed decision to implement physical removal as the most effective control method, and see how the park creatively engaged visitors in conservation efforts by offering ice cream rewards for snail collection. Join Mary McGraw from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation as she shares this unique approach to invasive species management and community involvement in environmental stewardship.