Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard

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Dave Upthegrove announced the move shortly after being sworn into office. It’s in line with a pledge he made during his campaign last year.

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The shellfish can encrust dam infrastructure and clog water pipes, and threaten to cause millions of dollars worth of problems.

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