Robbins '09 relocating mussels for bridge construction

Emily Robbins '09, a malacologist, or mussel specialist is in charge of moving nearly a half million mussels from the Mississippi River out of the way of construction of a new Interstate 74 bridge. It is one of the largest relocations of mussels in U.S history.

The path of the new bridge will have an impact on the habitat for a variety of mussels, including three that are protected by federal law.

Read more at the Quad City Times: "Mussel collection begins near I-74 bridge"