Source: Adam Wagner, KINSTON FREE PRESS, 4/10/18


The yellow lance mussel is found in seven river basins, including the Neuse. Often seen as indicators of water quality, a species of freshwater mussel found in Eastern North Carolina will soon be classified as threatened, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.The yellow lance mussel -- named for its pair of bright yellow shells -- will officially be listed as threatened on May 3, 30 days after the Fish and Wildlife Service’s determination was published in the Federal Register. With an original range that included eight...

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