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Lake Lanier has an issue with invasive Chinese snails. Here's what we know

Invasive Chinese mystery snails have been discovered in Lake Lanier. Photo courtesy of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

06202024 LANIER SNAILS 1 — Invasive Chinese mystery snails have been discovered in Lake Lanier. Photo courtesy of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The Department of Natural Resources has asked for help slowing the spread of an invasive snail species that could clog water intake pipes and damage the ecosystem in Lake Lanier.