Eastern Health Snail Meeting

Eastern Health Snail Meeting

September 12, 2024

06:00pm-08:00pm 

Eagles Lodge 

124 W Main Street

Lewistown, MT 

Eastern Heath Snails Identified in Lewistown

Lewistown, M.T.  The Fergus Conservation District announced the detection of Eastern Heath Snails (Xerolenta obvia) in the Lewistown area. This is the first detection of the snail in Fergus County. This invasive species, native to Europe, poses a potential threat to local agriculture and natural habitats.

The USDA – Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the discovery after a report was sent to the Montana Invasive Species Council in late July. Subsequent sampling at the reported site revealed an established but isolated population.

This will be a public meeting to discuss about the recent discovery and next steps that will be taking place.