The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it is considering an endangered species tag for the Texas hornshell mussel. Protections for the mussel could affect how the state’s river authorities distribute water to industry, farmers and cities.
Public comment on the proposed endangered species designation of the Texas Hornshell will be accepted until October 11. Use the following link to post a comment on the proposed rules: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FWS-R2-ES-2016-0077-0001