Papers, outreach, reports

Peer-reviewed publications

Lafrancois, T., M. Hove, and J. Glase. 2022. Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) distribution in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: SCUBA-based search and removal efforts: 2019–2020. Natural Resource Report. NPS/APIS/NRR—2022/2379. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado. https://doi.org/10.36967/nrr-2293376

Hornbach, D. J., H. N. Stutzman, M. C. Hove, J. L. Kozarek, K. R. MacGregor, T. J. Newton, and P. R. Ries. 2021. Influence of surrounding land-use on mussel growth and glycogen levels in the St. Croix and Minnesota River Basins. Hydrobiologia, doi/10.1007/s10750-019-04016-z.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, K. R. MacGregor, J. L. Kozarek, B. E. Sietman, and M. Davis. 2019. A comparison of freshwater mussel assemblages along a land-use gradient in Minnesota. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 29(11): 1826-1838, doi/ 10.1002/aqc.3167. 

Lafrancois, T., M. Hove, and M. McCartney. 2019. Mussel survey and population assessment, 2017: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Natural Resource Report NPS/APIS/NRR—2019/1867. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Hornbach, D., D. Allen, M. Hove, and K. MacGregor. 2018. Long-term decline of native freshwater mussel assemblages in a US Wild and Scenic River. Freshwater Biology 63(3): 243-263.

Sietman, B. E., M. C. Hove, and J. M. Davis. 2018. Host attraction, brooding phenology, and host specialization on freshwater drum by 4 freshwater mussel species. Freshwater Science 37(1): 96-107.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, M. W. Ensley-Field, M. R. Glasenapp, I. A. Goodbar, J. D. Harman, B. D. Huber, E. A. Kangas, K. X. Liu, M. Stark-Ragsdale, & L. K. Tran. 2017. Comparison of ecosystem processes in a woodland and prairie pond with different hydroperiods. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 32(1): 675-695.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, M. Agata, E. Albright, E. Cavazos, C. Friedman, K. Jay, E. Johnson, K. Johnson, and A. Staudenmaier. 2016. Ecosystem structure and function in two branches of an eastern Minnesota, USA, trout stream. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 31(4): 487-507.

Hove, Mark C., B. E. Sietman, M. Berg, T. Brady, E. Guenther, S. L. Boyer, and D. J. Hornbach. 2016. Early life history of the sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus) (Mollusca: Bivalvia). Journal of Natural History 50(9-10): 523-542.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, H. Liu, F. R. Schenck, D. Rubin, and B. J. Sansom. 2014. The influence of two differently sized dams on mussel assemblages and growth. Hydrobiologia: 724(1): 279-291.

Sansom, B. J., D. J. Hornbach, M. C. Hove, and J. S. Kilgore. 2013. Effects of flow restoration on mussel growth in a Wild and Scenic North American River. Aquatic biosystems 9(6): 1-11.

Bloodsworth, K. H., B. R. Bosman, B. E. Sietman, and M. C. Hove. 2013. Host fishes and conservation status of Alasmidonta marginata (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Minnesota. Northeastern Naturalist 20(1): 49-68.

Hove, M. C., M. T. Steingraeber, T. J. Newton, D. J. Heath, C. L. Nelson, J. A. Bury, J. E. Kurth, M. R. Bartsch, W. S. Thorpe, M. R. McGill, and D. J. Hornbach. 2012. Early life history of the winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa). American Malacological Bulletin 30(1): 47-57.

Fritts, A. K., B. E. Sietman, M. C. Hove, N. E. Rudh, J. M. Davis, D. J. Heath. 2012. Early life history and conservation status of the monkeyface, Theliderma metanevra (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Walkerana 15(2): 99-112.

Sietman, B. E., J. M. Davis and M. C. Hove. 2012. Mantle display and glochidia release behaviors of five quadruline freshwater mussel species (Bivalvia: Unionidae). American Malacological Bulletin 30(1): 39-46.

Szumowski, S. C., S. L. Boyer, D. J. Hornbach, and M. C. Hove. 2012. Genetic diversity of two common freshwater mussel species, Lampsilis cardium and Quadrula pustulosa (Bivalvia: Unionidae), in a large federally protected waterway (St. Croix River, Minnesota/Wisconsin, U.S.A.). American Malacological Bulletin 30(1): 59-72.

Hove, M. C., B. E. Sietman, J. E. Bakelaar, J. A. Bury, D. J. Heath, V. E. Pepi, J. E. Kurth, J. M. Davis, D. J. Hornbach, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2011. Early life history and distribution of pistolgrip (Tritogonia verrucosa (Rafinesque, 1820)) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. American Midland Naturalist 165(2): 338-354.

Boyer, S. L., A. A. Howe, N. W. Juergens, and M. C. Hove. 2011. A DNA-barcoding approach to identifying juvenile freshwater mussels (Bivalvia:Unionidae) recovered from naturally infested fishes. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 30(1): 182-194.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, B. D. Dickinson, K. R. MacGregor and J. R. Medland. 2010. Estimating population size and habitat associations of two federally endangered mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. Aquatic Conservation: marine and freshwater ecosystems 20: 250-260.

Hornbach, D. J., V. J. Kurth, and M. C. Hove. 2010. Variation in freshwater mussel shell sculpture and shape along a river gradient. American Midland Naturalist 164: 22-36.

Allen, D. C., M. C. Hove, B. E. Sietman, D. E. Kelner, J. E. Kurth, J. M. Davis, J. L. Weiss, and D. J. Hornbach. 2007. Early life-history and conservation status of Venustaconcha  ellipsiformis (Bivalvia, Unionidae) in Minnesota. American Midland Naturalist 157: 74-91.

Cope, W. G., M. C. Hove, D. L. Waller, D. J. Hornbach, M. R. Bartsch, L. A. Cunningham, H. L. Dunn, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2003. Efficacy of in situ refugia for preserving the biodiversity of unionid mussels. Journal of Molluscan Studies 69: 27-34.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, E. M. Peterson, A. R. Kapuscinski, L. A. Sovell, and E. R. Evers. 1997. Suitable fish hosts for glochidia of four freshwater mussels. Pages 21-25 in K. S. Cummings, A. C. Buchanan, C. A. Mayer, and T. J. Naimo, eds. Conservation and Management of Freshwater Mussels II: Initiatives for the Future. Proceedings of a UMRCC symposium, 16-18 October 1995, St. Louis, Missouri. Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee, Rock Island, Illinois.

Kapuscinski, A. R., M. Hove, W. Senanan, and L. M. Miller. 1996. Selective breeding of walleye: building block for closed-system aquaculture. Pages 331-338 in R. C. Summerfelt, editor. Walleye culture manual. NRCAC Culture Series 101. North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Publications Office, Iowa State University, Ames.

Hove, M. C. and R. J. Neves. 1994. Life history of the endangered James spinymussel Pleurobema collina (Conrad, 1837) (Mollusca: Unionidae). American Malacological Bulletin 11(1) 29-40.

Non-peer-reviewed publications

Neira, E., M. Hove, C. Wilke, M. McQuown, J. Vande Glind, E. Nelson, and D. Hornbach. 2022. Unionids of Rice Creek, an urban central Minnesota stream. Ellipsaria 24(2): 12-16.

Wilson-Thieroff, J., R. Fields, E. Haefner, E. Hicks, M. Hove, H. Larson, G. Mertes, E. Nelson, B. Ritzema, J. Vande Glind, D. Wheeler, and D. Hornbach. 2022. Lampsilis siliquoidea suitable host fish relationships. Ellipsaria 24(1): 19-21.

Wilke, C., M. Hove, M. McQuown, E. Neira, and D. Hornbach. 2021. New host information for Lampsilis siliquoidea and Toxolasma parvum. Ellipsaria 23(4): 8-11.

Smith, T. A., M. Bradley, M. Davis, B. Douglas, H. Dunn, N. Eckert, A. Franzen, M. Hove, B. Karns, D. Kelner, L. Kitchel, M. Pletta, A. Roberts, B. Sietman, J. Tiemann, and J. Weinzinger. 2021. Plan for the Controlled Propagation and Reintroduction of the Spectaclecase Mussel (Cumberlandia monodonta). USFWS Interagency Plan, St. Paul, MN. 53 pp.

Taylor, S. J., M. C. Hove, K. M. Carrow, and E. A. Nelson. 2021. Assessing potential host fishes for two freshwater mussel (Unionidae), Obliquaria reflexa and Fusconaia flava. Ellipsaria 23(1): 14-18.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, D. Kelner, E. Nelson, J. Kozarek, A. Holdhusen, and L. Glomski. 2021. Mussel rescue during a drawdown at St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River reveals a little-studied mussel assemblage. Ellipsaria 23(1): 14-18.

Smith, T. A., M. Bradley, M. Davis, B. Douglas, H. Dunn, N. Eckert, A. Franzen, M. Hove, B. Karns, D. Kelner, L. Kitchel, M. Pletta, A. Roberts, B. Sietman, J. Tiemann, and J. Weinzinger. 2021. Plan for the Controlled Propagation and Reintroduction of the Spectaclecase Mussel (Cumberlandia monodonta). USFWS Interagency Plan, St. Paul, MN. 53 pp.

Hove, M., K. Carrow, S. Taylor, J. Donna, C. Rounds, S. Binkley, S. Deetz, A. Rager, J. Loegering, D. Zerwas, Jr., and D. Hornbach. 2020. Natural Hosts for St. Croix River Epioblasma triquetra, Fusconaia flava, Pleurobema sintoxia, Strophitus undulatus, and Theliderma metanevra. Ellipsaria 22(3): 9-12.

Donna, J., M. Hove, C. Rounds, A. Scheunemann, S. Binkley, S. Deetz, A. Rager, J. Loegering, D. Zerwas, Jr., T. Anderson, K. Krupp, M. Freeburg, L. Ohlman, M. Pletta, Z. Secrist, and B. Sietman. 2020. Citizen scientists and researchers identify suitable glochidial hosts for Fusconaia flava. Ellipsaria 22(1): 29-33.

Scheunemann, A., B. Sietman, M. Hove, S. Keogh, M. Pletta, L. Ohlman, K. Carrow, C. Rounds, and S. Taylor. 2020. Suitable host fishes for the Canary Kingshell, Lampsilis sietmani Keogh and Simons 2019. Ellipsaria 22(1): 26-29.

Slaikeu, E., M. Hove, C. Rounds, A. Benedict, L. Neu, I. Tolo, A. Franzen, B. Sietman, Z. Secrist, A. Scheunemann, J. Bucholz, and D. Hornbach. 2019. Brooding behaviors of three Mississippi River mussel species in Minnesota. Ellipsaria 21(4): 8-12.

Koefod, T., M. Hove, A. Franzen, E. Slaikeu, N. Murphy, L. Neu, M. Rodine, and C. Rounds. 2019. Actinonaias ligamentina will metamorphose on Esox lucius. Ellipsaria 21(4): 7-8.

Benedict, A., M. Hove, B. Sietman, A. Franzen, L. Neu, C. Rounds, E. Slaikeu, I. Tolo, M. Pletta, and D. Hornbach. 2019. Natural hosts of some common Mississippi River mussel species. Ellipsaria 21(2): 33-35.

Rounds, C., M. Hove, B. Sietman, E. Slaikeu, A. Franzen, A. Benedict, Z. Secrist, A. Scheunemann, T. Anderson, M. Pletta, R. Pell, E. Ceplecha, and D. Hornbach. 2019. Host Use by Two Mississippi River Mussels, Amblema plicata and Obliquaria reflexa. Ellipsaria 21(1): 18-20.

Swanson, C., M. Hove, A. Franzen, D. Hornbach, M. Davis, and B. Sietman. 2018. Ligumia subrostrata host fishes and geospatial associations. Ellipsaria 20(4): 45-48.

Sietman, B., M. Davis, M. Hove, M. Pletta, T. Wagner, S. Marr, Z. Secrist, M. Freeburg, A. Scheunemann, K. Krupp, E. Hagemeyer, A. Franzen, C. Swanson, and A. Sampson. 2017. Cumberlandia monodonta - host enigma resolved. Ellipsaria 19(3): 18-20.

Hove, M., T. Pathoumthong, M. Berg, J. Curtin, C. Chenal, D. Hornbach, B. Jensen, M. Johnson, and E. Livingston. 2016. High school and university researchers study cylindrical papershell (Anodontoides ferussacianus) host fishes. Ellipsaria 18(4): 20-23.

Hove, M., D. Larson, M. Berg, H. Jensen, C. Palmquist, J. Curtin, N. Larsen, N. Klemann, M. Duncan, H. Fiedler, A. Swenson, D. Hornbach, and B. Sietman. 2016. Natural and suitable glochidial hosts for the creek heelsplitter (Lasmigona compressa). Ellipsaria 18(2): 18-22.

Hove, M., L. MacKichan, M. Hove, and L. Hove. 2016. Mollusks afloat. Ellipsaria 18(1): 16-19.

Marr, S., B. Sietman, S. Bump, Z. Secrist, M. Hove, E. Haws, M. Berg, A. Ames, L. Drohman, K. Fiedler, J. Knutson, V. Ohnstad, C. Parker, E. Riewestahl, A. Scheunemann, N. Swenson, and A. Taylor. 2016. Determining host fish for the creek heelsplitter (Lasmigona compressa). Ellipsaria 18(1): 19-22.

Hove, M., J. Douglas, E. Rasmussen, A. Ames, L. Drohman, A. Edgcumbe, K. Fiedler, J. Knutson, S. Marr, V. Ohnstad, C. Parker, E. Riewestahl, B. Sietman, A. Scheunemann, N. Swenson, A. Taylor, and M. Berg. 2015. Natural glochidia hosts of Willow River fishes. Ellipsaria 17(2): 21-23.

Van Susteren, G., M. Hove, B. Sietman, M. Berg, and D. Hornbach. 2015. Snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra) metamorphos on naturally infested logperch. Ellipsaria 17(1): 20-21.

Hove, M.,  D. Kelner, A. McFarlane, M. Davis, B. Sietman, A. Edgcumbe, A. Londo, C. Luebke, S. Marr, L. Schroeder, Z. Secrist, N. Eckert, J. Buening, T. Smith, P. Delphey, B. Karns, K. Blann, D. Heath, and L. Kitchel. 2014. St. Croix River Quadrula nodulata. Ellipsaria 16(4): 25-26.

Leonard, P., M. Hove, B. Davis, E. Wanner, G. Van Susteren, B. Sietman, M. Berg, A. Handy, A. Thoreen, K. Rod, M. Hanson, R. Pochman, S. Nelson, W. LaMere, and D. Hornbach. 2014. Flutedshell (Lasmigona costata) natural hosts and glochidia release behavior. Ellipsaria 16(4): 29-32.

Schroeder, L., A. Edgcumbe, K. Murphy, S. Bump, A. Londo, B. Sietman, M. Hove, and G. Van Susteren. 2014. Host fishes and glochidia release behavior of Elliptio dilatata. Ellipsaria 16(4): 32-34.

Hove, M., B. Davis, E. Wanner, P. Leonard, G. Van Susteren, B. Sietman, S. Bump, S. Marr, K. Murphy, M. Berg, A. Handy, A. Thoreen, K. Rod, M. Hanson, R. Pochman, S. Nelson, and W. LaMere. 2014. Laboratories show Lasmigona costata metamorphose on several fish species. Ellipsaria 16(2): 21-23.

Murphy, K., S. Marr, M. Hove, K. Olson and B. Sietman. 2013. Northwest range extension of Quadrula fragosa in the Minnesota River. Ellipsaria 15(4): 21-23.

Hove, M., B. Sietman, M. Berg, S. Bump, M. Davis, H. Hansen, S. Keogh, C. Luebke, S. Marr, A. Maynard, K. Murphy, Z. Secrist, and D. Hornbach. 2013. Pleurobema sintoxia early life history. Ellipsaria 15(3): 14-16.

Hove, M., B. Sietman, M. Berg, D. Hornbach, and S. Boyer. 2013. Chippewa River mussel bed holds federally endangered Plethobasus cyphyus. Ellipsaria 15(2): 21-23.

Thomason, J., M. Hove, B. Sietman, M. Berg, S. Anderson, S. Bump, A. Lindeman, N. Ward, S. Morley, S. Berreth-Doran, and C. Poeschl. 2013. Laboratory trials show flutedshell (Lasmigona costata) transform on several fishes. Ellipsaria 15(2): 19-21.

Wolf, K., M. Hove, B. Sietman, S. Boyer, and D. Hornbach. 2012. Additional minnows and topminnow identified as suitable hosts for the sheepnose, Plethobasus cyphyus (Rafinesque, 1820). Ellipsaria 14(3): 7-8.

Hove, M., J. Liu, D. Rubin, F. Schenk, and D. Hornbach. 2012. Changes in the Sunrise River over the last 16 years. Ellipsaria 14(4): 22-23.

Hove, M., A. Fulton, K. Wolf, B. Sietman, D. Hornbach, S. Boyer, and N. Ward. 2011. Additional suitable hosts identified for rock pocketbook (Arcidens confragosus). Ellipsaria 13(3): 6-7.

Sietman, B., M. Hove, K. Baumann, A. Edgcumbe, J. Jaka, K. Linde, J. Pfeiffer, K. Phillips, K. Weber, C. Weggler, S. Boyer, J. Eckstein, N. Juergen, and J. Ramirez. 2010. Suitable host fishes for the wartyback mussel, Quadrula nodulata. Ellipsaria 12(3): 19-20.

Sietman, B., M. Hove, K. Baumann, A. Edgcumbe, J. Jaka, K. Linde, J. Pfeiffer, K. Phillips, K. Weber, C. Weggler, S. Boyer, J. Eckstein, N. Juergen, and J. Ramirez. 2010. Suitable host fishes for the wartyback mussel, Quadrula nodulata. Ellipsaria 12(3): 19-20.

Sietman, B. E., K. Bloodsworth, B. Bosman, A. Lager, M. Lyons, M. C. Hove, and S. L Boyer. 2009. Freshwater drum confirmed as a suitable host for LeptodeaPotamilus, and Truncilla species. Ellipsaria 11(3): 18-19.

Guenther, E., M. Hove, B. Sietman, Kylie Bloodsworth, B. Bosman, A. Lager, M. Lyons, T. Griffith, B. O'Gorman, A. Stoneman, and N. Ward. 2009. Twenty-four species identified as potential hosts for sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus). Ellipsaria 11(3): 20.

Hove, M. C., D. J. Hornbach, B. E. Sietman, A. K. Crownhart, and M. S. Berg. 2009. Spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta) host studies produce more negative results. Ellipsaria 11(1): 22.

Hove, M. 2008. 2008 St. Croix River Research Rendezvous abstracts. Ellipsaria 10(3): 14.

Loeb, C., D. J. Hornbach, K. R. MacGregor and M. C. Hove. 2008. Using GIS to assess dam impact on river bathymetry, St. Croix River, MN/WI. Ellipsaria 10(3): 15.

Major, R., K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Spatial and temporal variability in suspended sediment in the St. Croix River, MN/WI. Ellipsaria 10(3): 16.

Ritz, L., K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Near bed sediment transport as an indicator of substrate stability and suitable mussel habitats in the St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 10(3): 16.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and K. MacGregor. 2008. Mussel density at Interstate Park, St. Croix River, MN and WI: a new equilibrium?  Ellipsaria 10(3): 17-18.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and K. R. MacGregor. 2008. Using hydraulic parameters to predict mussel density. Ellipsaria 10(1): 19-20.

Dickinson, B., M. Hove, and D. Hornbach. 2008. Adaptive cluster sampling of freshwater mussels in the St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 10(1): 20.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and J. Medland. 2008. The use of adaptive cluster sampling to estimate the population sizes of Quadrula fragosa and Lampsilis higginsii in the St. Croix River between Interstate Park and Osceola, WI. Ellipsaria 10(1): 20-21.

Colehour, A., D. J. Hornbach and M. C. Hove. 2008. Spatial and temporal changes in St. Croix mussel communities and habitat. Ellipsaria 10(1): 21-22.

von Reis Crooks, S., L. Wang, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Habitat factors and mussel assemblage of federally endangered mussel species. Ellipsaria 10(1): 22.

Szumowski, S., S. Boyer, D. J. Hornbach and M. C. Hove. 2008. A comparison of genetic variation between populations of pocketbook and pimpleback mussels above and below the St. Croix Falls dam. Ellipsaria 10(1): 22-23.

Warren, C., D. J. Hornbach and M. C. Hove. 2008. Saving an endangered mussel: habitat of the HIggins eye pearlymussel. Ellipsaria 10(1): 23.

Wege, G., S. Oetker, R. Gordon, T. Brady, D. Anderson, D. Kelner, N. McVay, T. Newton, B. Karns, M. Davis, B. Sietman, D. Heath, S. Gritters, D. Sallee, and M. Hove. 2007. 2006 status report on the accomplishments of the Mussel Coordination Team (MCT). Ellipsaria 9(3): 7.

Crownhart, A. B. Sietman, M. Hove, and N. Rudh. 2007. Quadrula metanevra glochidia metamorphose on select minnow species. Ellipsaria 8(3): 6-7.

Kusilek, L. I., M. C. Hove, B. E. Sietman, D. J. Hornbach, D. C. Allen, J. M. Davis, A. K. Crownhart and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2007. Identification of juvenile mussels collected from a naturally infested white sucker using scanning electron microscopy. Ellipsaria 9(1): 12-13.

Hove, M., M. Cox, B. Dickinson, E. Evans, E. Kushner, and D. Hornbach. 2005. Mussel diversity downstream of future dam reconstruction site is similar to that observed nearly 20 years ago. Ellipsaria 7(3): 14-15. [abstract]

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, M. J. Cox, B. D. Dickinson, E. G. Evans, and E. A. Kushner. 2005. Small mussel density still low at Interstate State Park, St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ellipsaria 7(3): 17-18. [abstract]

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, and M. C. Hove. 2005. Observations of non-Lampsiline unionid mantle displays and glochidia release. Ellipsaria 7(3): 18. [abstract]

Bury, J. and M. Hove. 2005. Creation of a glochidia key for St. Croix River native mussels that produce small glochidia. Ellipsaria 7(3): 18-19. [abstract]

Cox, M. J., D. J. Hornbach, P. J. Overvoorde, and M. C. Hove. 2005. Assessing genetic diversity within and among populations of two mussels of the genus Quadrula. Ellipsaria 7(3): 19. [abstract]

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and B. D. Dickinson. 2005. Adaptive cluster sampling of St. Croix River freshwater mussels at Franconia, Minnesota. Ellipsaria 7(3): 19-20. [abstract]

Kushner, E., K. MacGregor, E. Evans, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Analysis of suspended sediment transport data in the St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 7(3): 20. [abstract]

Evans, E., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, E. Kushner, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Bedload sediment transport in the St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 7(3): 20. [abstract]

Mark Steingraeber, Mark Hove, Michelle Bartsch, Dan Hornbach, Carrie Nelson, Teresa Newton, John Kalas, Anne Kapuscinski, and Erick Simonsen. 2004. Two fish species identified as hosts for winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Ellipsaria 6(1): 7-8.

Brady, T., M. Hove, C. Nelson, R. Gordon, D. Hornbach, and A. Kapuscinski. 2004. Suitable host fish species determined for hickorynut and pink heelsplitter. Ellipsaria 6(1): 14-15.

Hove, M., M. Berg, S. Schieffers, G. Widiker, V. Kanodia, K. Yngve, C. Nelson, M. Marzec, D. Hornbach, A. Kapuscinski. 2004. High school and university researchers verify flathead catfish as host for pistolgrip (Tritogonia verrucosa). Ellipsaria 6(3): 16-18.

MacGregor, K., D. Hornbach, M. Hove, E. Kushner, M. Cox, E. Hankin, and B. Dickinson. 2004. Preliminary analyses of bed and suspended sediment data in the St. Croix River. (abstract) Ellipsaria 6(3): 19.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2004. Long-term population dynamics of unionoid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. (abstract) Ellipsaria 6(3): 21.

Hove, M. C., M. T. Steingraeber, M. R. Bartsch, D. J. Hornbach, M. McGill, T. J. Newton, J. A. Kalas, C. L. Nelson, and E. A. Simonsen. 2004. Blue catfish and channel catfish are suitable hosts for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel. (abstract) Ellipsaria 6(3): 21.

Hove, M., M. Berg, J. DeMarre, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, K. Westberg, and D. Hornbach. 2003. Historical range expansion of winged mapleleaf provides possibilities for additional reintroduction sites. Ellipsaria 5(3): 17-18.

Hove, M., M. Berg, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, D. Hornbach, K. Juleen, M. Ledford, M. Marzec, M. McGill, C. Nelson, B. J. Ritger, J. Selander, and A. Kapuscinski. 2003. High school students participate in snuffbox host suitability trials. Ellipsaria 5(3): 19-20.

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, and M. Davis. 2003. Possible decline of fawnsfoot (Truncilla donaciformis) in upper Mississippi River. Ellipsaria 5(1): 11.

Hove, M. 2003. 2002 Mississippi River Research Consortium abstracts. Ellipsaria 5(1): 15-19.

Hove, M. 2003. 2000 and 2001 St. Croix River Research Rendezvous abstracts. Ellipsaria 5(1): 19-21.

Schwebach, M., D. Schriever, V. Kanodia, N. Dillon, M. Hove, M. McGill, C. Nelson, J. Thomas, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Channel catfish is a suitable host for mapleleaf glochidia. Ellipsaria 4(3): 12-13.

Hove, M. C., D. C. Allen, K. A. Dietrich, C. A. Gonzalez, K. M. Swenson, and D. J. Hornbach. 2002. No evidence of endangered winged mapleleaf found in upper St. Croix River during second year of survey. Ellipsaria 4(2): 13-14.

McGill, M., M. Hove, T. Dietrich, C. Nelson, W. Taylor, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Several fishes are suitable hosts for creek heelsplitter glochidia. Ellipsaria 4(2): 18-19.

Hove, M. C., J. R. Medland, D. J. Hornbach, M. P. Cliff, M. G. Haas, A. R. Kapuscinski, R. K. Whaley, B. N. Karns, D. C. Allen, R. S. Derhak, K. M. Swenson, and J. E. Thomas. 2002. Federally endangered winged mapleleaf mussels cultured and placed in the St. Croix River, Minnesota. Endangered Species Update 19(1): 3-4.

Hove, M. C., D. J. Heath, D. E. Kelner, D. C. Allen, R. L. Benjamin, M. Davis, R. S. Derhak, K. M. Swenson, J. E. Thomas, and D. J. Hornbach. 2001. Winged mapleleaf once enjoyed a greater range in the St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 3(3): 9.

Hove, M. C., D. C. Allen, R. S. Derhak, K. M. Swenson, J. E. Thomas, and D. J. Hornbach. 2001. Second collection of winged mapleleaf valves from the upper St. Croix River. Ellipsaria 3(2): 11-12.

Hove, M., J. Medland, P. Cliff, M. Haas, B. Whaley, J. Woods, and A. Kapuscinski. 2001. Winged mapleleaf glochidial metamorphosis on channel catfish verified. Ellipsaria 3(1): 16-17.

Heath, D. J., R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, and M. C. Hove. 2001. Determination of basic reproductive characteristics of the winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa) relevant to recovery. Job 1: determination of gravidity period. Ellipsaria 3(1): 18-19.

Cliff, M., M. Hove, and M. Haas. 2001. Creeper glochidia appear to be host generalists. Ellipsaria 3(1): 19-20

Hove, M. C., E. Haverly, J. L. Weiss, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2000. Juvenile mussels collected from naturally infested darters may be ellipse. Triannual Unionid Report 19: 17.

Hove, M., D. Heath, R. Benjamin, M. Endris, B. Karns, R. Kenyon, B. Whaley, J. Woods, and A. Kapuscinski. 2000. Winged mapleleaf glochidia metamorphose on channel catfish. Triannual Unionid Report 19: 18.

Hove, M., J. Allison, J. Cable, C. Cook, K. Esse, K. Koski, J. Mann, N. Salminen, and B. Stauffer. 1999. Mussel survey of Chippewa National Forest reveals second record of fluted shell in Rainy River basin. Triannual Unionid Report 18: 8.

Hove, M. C., L. A. Cunningham, K. G. Esse, and D. J. Hornbach. 1999. Range extension of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf: valves collected from upper St. Croix River, Minnesota. Triannual Unionid Report 18: 9.

Hove, M. C. 1999. 1999 Mississippi River Research Consortium abstracts. Triannual Unionid Report 18: 13-17.

Hove, M. C., J. L. Weiss, J. R. Berkner, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1999. Juvenile Amblemines appear to excyst more rapidly in warm water. Triannual Unionid Report 17: 9.

Hove, M., J. Gustafson, A. Jacobson, J. Hatch, S. Strong, J. Sieracki, J. Kurth, P. Mahoney, M. Tenpas, J. Schussler, S. Weller, J. Islierka, C. Lee, K. Radel, and V. Kurth. 1999. Mussel and fish distribution in the Little Fork and Big Fork Rivers, Minnesota. Triannual Unionid Report 17: 10.

Hove, M., D. Heath, R. Benjamin, M. Endris, R. Kenyon, and J. Kurth. 1999. Unusual reproductive behaviors observed in the federally endangered winged mapleleaf (Mollusca: Bivalvia). Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society 16(1): 122.

Hove, M., J. Gustafson, J. Sieracki, J. Kurth, P. Mahoney, and M. Tenpas. 1998. Special concern mussels found in northern Minnesota watershed. Triannual Unionid Report 16: 32.

Heath, D., M. Hove, R. Benjamin, M. Endris, R. Kenyon, and J. Kurth. 1998. Quadrula fragosa exhibit unusual reproductive behaviors. Triannual Unionid Report 16: 33.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1998. Brown bullhead suitable host for Tritogonia verrucosaCumberlandia monodonta host(s) remain elusive. Triannual Unionid Report 15: 13.

Sieracki, J. L., M. C. Hove, M. M. Tenpas, and P. W. Sorenson. 1998. A preliminary report of an investigation of whether brooding pistolgrip and purple wartyback release chemical attractants. Triannual Unionid Report 15: 15.

Hove, M. C. and J. E. Kurth. 1998. Darters, sculpins, and sticklebacks serve as suitable hosts for Venustaconcha ellipsiformis glochidia. Triannual Unionid Report 14: 8.

Kurth, J. E., M. C. Hove, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1998. Determination of suitable fish hosts of two rare freshwater mussels. Pages 1392-1394 In Yearout, R. D. ed. Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Volume IV. University of North Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina.

Lee, C. and M. C. Hove. 1997. Spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta) host(s) still elusive. Triannual Unionid Report 12: 9.

Kurth, J. E. and M. C. Hove. 1997. Host fish suitability studies and host attracting behaviors of Tritogonia verrucosa, the pistolgrip. Triannual Unionid Report 12: 10.

Hove, M. C. and J. E. Kurth. 1997. Cyclonaias tuberculata glochidia transform on catfish barbels. Triannual Unionid Report 13: 21.

Hove, M., S. Strong, A. Jacobson, J. Schussler, and V. Kurth. 1997. Northern Minnesota river holds three state-listed mussels. Triannual Unionid Report 13: 22.

Hove, M. 1997. Mississippi River Research Consortium abstracts. Triannual Unionid Report 13: 23-29.

Hove, M. C. 1997. 1996 Mississippi River Research Consortium abstracts. Triannual Unionid Report 11: 7-14.

Pepi, V. E. and M. C. Hove. 1997. Suitable fish hosts and mantle display behavior of Tritogonia verrucosa. Triannual Unionid Report 11: 5.

Hove, M. C. 1997. Ictalurids serve as suitable hosts for the purple wartyback. Triannual Unionid Report 11: 4.

Hove, M. C. and T. W. Anderson. 1997. Mantle-waving behavior and suitable fish hosts of the ellipse. Triannual Unionid Report 11: 3.

Knudsen, K. A. and M. C. Hove. 1997. Spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta) conglutinates unique, host(s) elusive. Triannual Unionid Report 11: 2.

Kapuscinski, A. R., M. Hove, W. Senanan, and L. Miller. 1996. Selective breeding of walleye: building block for closed system aquaculture. Pages 331-338 in R. C. Summerfelt, editor. Walleye Culture Manual, NCRAC Culture Series 101. North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Publications Office,  Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Hove, M. C. 1996. Considerations when conducting host suitability tests. Triannual Unionid Report 9: 11.

Hove, M. C. 1995. Host research on round pigtoe glochidia. Triannual Unionid Report. Report No. 8, p. 8.

Hove, M. C. 1995. Suitable fish hosts of the lilliput, Toxolasma parvus. Triannual Unionid Report 8: 9.

Hove, M. 1995. 1995 MRRC meeting abstracts available. Triannual Unionid Report 7: 27-28.

Hove, M. C. 1995. Early life history research on the squawfoot, Strophitus undulatus. Triannual Unionid Report 7: 28-29.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. M. Peterson. 1995. Life history research on the creek heelsplitter, Lasmigona compressa. Triannual Unionid Report 6: 21.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. M. Peterson. 1995. Anodontoides ferussacianus and Anodonta imbecillis host suitability tests. Triannual Unionid Report 6: 22.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. R. Evers, M. E. Peteler, and E. M. Peterson. 1994. Ligumia recta host suitability tests. Triannual Unionid Report 5: 8.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. R. Evers, M. E. Peteler, and E. M. Peterson. 1994. Cyclonaias tuberculata host suitability tests. Triannual Unionid Report 5: 9.

Hove, M. 1994. 1994 MRRC meeting abstracts. Triannual Unionid Report 5: 10.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, L. A. Sovell. 1994. Life history research on Ligumia recta and Lasmigona costata. Triannual Unionid Report 4: 23.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. M. Long, M. E. Peteler, and L. A. Sovell. 1994. Life history research on Cyclonaias tuberculata, the purple wartyback. Triannual Unionid Report  3: 20.

Hove, M. C. 1993. Laboratory determination of suitable fish hosts for the purple wartyback (Cyclonaias tuberculata) (Mollusca: Unionidae). Triannual Unionid Report 1: 11.

Hove, M., and R. Neves. 1991. Distribution and life history of the James spinymussel. Endangered Species Technical Bulletin. 16(3): 9.

Agency publications

Lafrancois, B., T. Lafrancois, J. Glase, and M. Hove. 2021. Trip Report – Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) early detection and control efforts at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 2021. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield, WI. 15 pp.

Smith, T. A., M. Bradley, M. Davis, B. Douglas, H. Dunn, N. Eckert, A. Franzen, M. Hove, B. Karns, D. Kelner, L. Kitchel, M. Pletta, A. Roberts, B. Sietman, J. Tiemann, and J. Weinzinger. 2021. Plan for the Controlled Propagation and Reintroduction of the Spectaclecase Mussel (Cumberlandia monodonta). USFWS Interagency Plan, St. Paul, MN. 53 pp.

Lafrancois, T., M. Hove, M. McCartney. 2017. Trip Report - Unionid mussel sampling at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS), 2-11 August 2017. GLFN-CESU: Support for zebra, quagga and native mussel research efforts for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Submitted to APIS 25 August 2017. 6 pp.

Hove, M. 2017. Host research on three Minnesota mussel species. Final report to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lake City, Minnesota. 7 pp.

Delphey, P., N. Eckert, J. Buening, M. Hove, B. Karns, A. Runstrom, T. Smith, B. Whaley, and S. Yess. 2013. Annual Reintroduction Report for Winged Mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa) Minnesota/Wisconsin – 2012. USFWS to USFWS, St. Paul, MN. 15 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2012. St. Croix River winged mapleleaf conservation project – 2011 final report. Final report to the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 4 pp.

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, E. Griffin, K. Jackson, K. MacGregor, D. Ochi, B. Sansom, and C. Skarbek. 2011. Converting Hydropower Dam Operation to Run-of-the-River – The Effect on Endangered Mussels and their Habitat. Annual report to the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 23 pp.

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, E. Griffin, K. Jackson, K. MacGregor, D. Ochi, B. Sansom, and C. Skarbek. 2011. St. Croix River winged mapleleaf conservation project – 2010 final report. Final report to the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 26 pp.

Mark Hove, Lindsay Cregar, Erika Guenther and Sonya Sturgis. 2010. Life history requirements of rare mussels: Plethobasus cyphyus and Cumberlandia monodonta. Final report to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 23 pp

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, A. Colehour, K. Jackson, K. MacGregor, B. Sansom, C. Skarbek, and C. Weggler. 2010. Converting hydropower dam operation to run-of-the-river –The effect on endangered mussels and their habitat. Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 29 pp.

Hornbach, D., K. MaGregor, and M. Hove. 2010. Modeling sediment dynamics in the St. Croix River and theimpact on federally endangered mussels. Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 24 pp.

Hove, M. C., K. J. Jackson, and D. J. Hornbach. 2010. Upper St. Croix River winged mapleleaf reintroduction site selection and monitoring – 2009 final report. Final report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI. 24 pp.

Hornbach, D., K. MacGregor, M. Hove, J. Medland, and B. Karns. 2009. Modeling sediment dynamics in the St. Croix River and the impact on federally endangered mussels. Annual report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, WI. 24 pp.

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, A. Colehour, K. Jackson, K. MacGregor, B. Sansom, C. Skarbek, C. Weggler. 2009. Converting hydropower dam operation to run-of-the-river –the effect on endangered mussels and their habitat. Annual report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, WI. 29 pp.

Hove, M., S. Sturgis, A. Kapuscinski, B. Sietman, T. Griffith, N. Ward, A. Stoneman, and B. O'Gorman. 2009. Host fish requirements of select upper Mississippi River mussel species. Annual report to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 19 pp.

Hove, M. C., A. Crownhart, B. Dickinson A. Morantes, N. Rudh, B. Sietman and Jennifer Stevenson. 2008. Host fish requirements of select upper Mississippi River mussel species. Annual research report to MN DNR, St. Paul, Minnesota. 19 p.

Hove, M., N. Ruhd, A. Morantes, J. Stevenson, B. Sietman, A. Crownhart and B. Dickinson. 2008. Host fish requirements of select upper Mississippi River mussel species. 2007 research report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological Services, St. Paul, Minnesota. 18 pp.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, A. Colehour, B. Dickinson, L. Eberhart, E. Evans, E. Kushner, K. MacGregor, J. Schussler, S. Szumowski, S. VonReis Crooks, L. Wang and C. Warren. 2008. Habitat Requirements of the Winged Mapleleaf:Potential Habitat Degradation and Decline in the St. Croix River. 2008. Final report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, WI. 18 pp.

Hove, M., D. Hornbach, M. Cox, B. Dickinson, E. Evans, E. Kushner, K. MacGregor. 2005. Habitat requirements of the winged mapleleaf mussel: potential habitat degradation and decline in the St. Croix River. Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. St. Croix Falls, WI. 30 pp.

Hove, M. 2005. Host fishes for the federally endangered winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Final report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 18 pp.

Mark Hove, Matthew Cox, Ben Dickinson, Elena Evans, Emily Kushner, and Dan Hornbach. 2005. Survey of the mussel community and habitat in the Straight River at the dam at Morehouse Park in Owatonna, Minnesota. Final report submitted to Barr Engineering, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9 pp.

Hove, M. 2004. Determine host fish(es) for winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 4 pp.

Hove, M. C. 2004 USFWS St. Croix River winged mapleleaf propagation project,  Macalester College field notes. Report to the USFWS Twin Cities Field Office, St. Paul, Minnesota. 24 pp.

Hove, M. C. 2004. Recovery information needed to prevent extinction of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf: early life history of endangered upper Mississippi River mussels. Final report to USGS, BRD Cooperative Research Units, Reston, Virginia. 27 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2004. Mussel communities in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: an outstanding natural resource. Final report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 47 pp. + App.

Hove, M. C., and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2003. Recovery information needed to prevent extinction of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf: early life history of endangered upper Mississippi River mussels. Annual report to USGS, BRD Cooperative Research Units, Reston, Virginia. 20 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2002. Community analysis of the mussel population downstream of the St. Croix Falls hydropower dam: final report. Final report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 40 pp.

Hove, M., J. Straka, and E. Anderson. 2002. Determine host fish(es) for winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 16 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2002. Mussel communities in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: an outstanding natural resource - 2002 field season. Annual report to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 55 pp.

Hove, M. C., and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2002. Recovery information needed to prevent extinction of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf: early life history of endangered upper Mississippi River mussels. Annual report to USGS, BRD Cooperative Research Units, Reston, Virginia. 10 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2001. Mussel communities in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: an outstanding natural resource - 2001 field season. Annual report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 35 pp.

Hove, M. and A. Kapuscinski. 2001. Recovery information needed to prevent extinction of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf. Annual Report to USFWS Fishery Resources Office, Onalaska, Wisconsin. 3 pp.

Hove, M. and D. Hornbach. 2001. Community analysis of the mussel population downstream of the St. Croix Falls hydropower dam: 2001 field season. Annual report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 11 pp.

Hove, M. and J. Straka. 2001. Determine host fish(es) for winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Annual report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 13 pp.

Hove, M., J. Straka, M. Albert, M. Cliff, and M. Haas. 2001. Prevent extinction of the winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Final report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 10 pp.

Hove, M. C. and D. J. Hornbach. 2001. Freshwater mussel resources in the St. Croix River. Final report to the Legislative Commission Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 51 pp.

Hove, M., M. Albert, and J. Straka. 2001. Prevent extinction of the winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Annual Report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 8 pp.

Hove, M. C., and D. J. Hornbach. 2000. 2000 Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources work program update report. Annual Report to Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 40 pp.

Hove, M. C., and D. J. Hornbach. 2000. 2000 scientific progress report – community analysis of the mussel population downstream of the St. Croix Falls hydropower dam. Annual Report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 21 pp.

Hove, M., M. Albert, and J. Straka. 2000. Determine host fish(es) for winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa). Annual Report to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 11 pp.

Hove, M. C. and D. J. Hornbach. 2000. Freshwater mussel resources in the St. Croix River. Annual report to the Legislative Commission Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 39 pp.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, J. L. Sieracki, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 2000. Determination of suitable host fishes for the winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa): Final report. Submitted to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Madison, Wisconsin. 10 pp.

Hove, M. C., D. J. Hornbach, and L. A. Cunningham. 2000. Freshwater mussel resources in the St. Croix River. Annual report to the Legislative Commission Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 28 pp.

Hove, M. C. 2000. Population viability assessment of the flutedshell (Lasmigona costata). Report for the National Forest Service, Duluth, Minnesota. 21 pp.

Hove, M. C., and D. J. Hornbach. 1999. 1999 work program interim report. Annual Report to Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota. 28 pp.

Hove, M. C. 1999. Mussel and fish communities in the Chippewa National Forest: 1999 survey of twenty-three stations. Final report to Chippewa National Forest, Cass Lake, Minnesota. 43 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1999. Final Report: Minnesota rare mussel conservation. Submitted to Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. St. Paul, Minnesota. 65 pp.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, J. L. Sieracki, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1999. Determination of suitable host fishes for the winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa): 1998 annual report. Submitted to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Madison, Wisconsin. 6 pp.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, J. L. Sieracki, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1999. Suitable host fishes for the winged mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa): 1998 annual report. Submitted to U.S.F.W.S., Field Office, St. Paul, Minnesota. 6 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1998. Annual Report: Minnesota rare mussel conservation. Submitted to Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. St. Paul, Minnesota. 35 pp.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Bioassessment of Phalen Chain of Lakes Watershed. Final Report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Partners Grant Program. St. Paul, Minnesota. 172 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1998. Ecological relationships between six rare Minnesota mussels and their host fishes. Final report to submitted to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program. St. Paul, Minnesota. 20 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1997. Annual Report: Minnesota rare mussel conservation. Submitted to Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. St. Paul, Minnesota. 37 pp.

Hove, M. C. 1997. Bioassessment of Big Sandy Lake Watershed. Final Report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Partners Grant Program. St. Paul, Minnesota. 175 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1997. Phase II Report: Determination of fish host requirements of three rare Minnesota mussels. Submitted to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program. St. Paul, Minnesota. 9 pp.

Hove, M. C. and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1996. Phase I Report: Determination of fish host requirements of three rare Minnesota mussels. Submitted to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program. St. Paul, Minnesota. 7 pp.

Hove, M. C., and S. J. Weller. 1996. Distribution of freshwater mussels in Minnesota: species locality computer database. Report for National Forest Service. St. Paul, Minnesota. 13 pp.

Hove, M. C., C. E. Freiburger, and R. A. Engelking. 1995. Qualitative bivalve survey of the Sandy River drainage, MN. MN DNR Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program Report. St. Paul, MN. 37 pp.

Hatch, J. T. and M. C. Hove. 1994. Assessment of the Likelihood of Occurrence of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species of Mussels and Fishes at Four Sites Along the Trego-Kent Road, U.S. Highway 53 Expressway (Wisconsin DOT Project 1198-01-01). Barton-Aschman & Assoc., Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1992. Final Report - Suitable fish hosts of Cyclonaias tuberculata, (Mollusca: Unionidae). EcoSearch, Inc., Portland, Texas. 7 pp.

Hove, M. C. 1990. Distribution and life history of the endangered James spinymussel, Pleurobema  collina (Bivalvia: Unionidae). M. S. thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. 113 pp.

Hove, M. C. and R. J. Neves. 1987. Interim report - life history of the James River spiny mussel. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina. 11 pp.

Invited presentations and interviews

Wilke, C., M. Hove, M. McQuown, and E. Neira. 2022. Suitable hosts for Minnesota’s Fatmucket mussel (Lampsilis siliquoidea). Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society,. February 22-23, 2022. (Awared Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation)

Rounds, C., M. Hove, T. Koefod, K. Carrow, S. Taylor, E. Huber, M. Rodine, J. Donna, S. Binkley, S. Deetz, J. Loegering, A. Rager, and D. Zerwas, Jr. 2020. University researchers and Minnesota Master Naturalists study early life history of native mussel species. Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Willmar, MN. February 11-12, 2020.

Donna, J., M. Hove, C. Rounds, S. Binkley, S. Deetz, J. Loegering, A. Rager, and D. Zerwas, Jr. 2019. Minnesota master naturalists and university researchers study life history needs of a local native mussel. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 22, 2019, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., B. Burke, A. Franzen, M. Bartsch, D. Waller, N. Eckert, M. Bradley, T. Smith, M. Davis, B. Sietman, B. Karns, R. Whaley, and A. Holdhusen. 2018. Brooding Quadrula fragosa behaviors and interactions with fishes. UMRCC Mussel Coordination Team annual meeting, March 19-20, 2018, Collinsville, Illinois.

Franzen, A., M. Hove, J. Waters, and B. Sietman. 2018. Spectaclecase brooding behaviors and management of host fishes. UMRCC Mussel Coordination Team annual meeting, March 19-20, 2018, Collinsville, Illinois.

Davidson, L., J. Doherty, L. Gould, H. Stutzman, J. Kozarek, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2017. Land use change, sediment and mussels: a study of ecological interactions between sediment bedload and native freshwater mussels in Minnesota and St. Croix river basins. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 10, 2017, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Gould, L., H. Stutzman, L. Davidson, J. Doherty, J. Kozarek, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2017. Mussel growth in the St. Croix and Minnesota River basins. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 10, 2017, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Bartsch, M., D. Waller, B. Knights, J. Vallazza, E. Lord, M. Hove, and B. Karns. 2017. Winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa) host fish movement within the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 10, 2017, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

L. Davidson, J. Doherty, L. Gould, H. Stutzman, J. Kozarek, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2017. Land use change, sediment and mussels: a study of ecological interactions between sediment bedload and native freshwater mussels in Minnesota and St. Croix river basins. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2017, St. Paul, Minnesota.

L. Gould, H. Stutzman, L. Davidson, J. Doherty, J. Kozarek, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2017. Mussel growth in the St. Croix and Minnesota River basins. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2017, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Burke, B. and M. Hove. 2017. Studying winged mapleleaf life history to improve conservation. Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, St. Cloud, MN. February 22, 2017.

Kozarek, J. L., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2016. Quantifying habitat interactions: sediment transport and freshwater mussels. AGU Fall Meeting, December 12-16, 2016, San Francisco, CA.

Pathoumthong, T., and M. Hove. 2016. University and high school researchers reveal life history needs of local native cylindrical papershell mussel. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 2016, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hunter, B., L. Davidson, J. Kozarek, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2016. The impact of flooding and suspended sediment on native river mussel behavior in flume experiments. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, K. R. MacGregor, M. Agata, C. Friedman, M. Guiney, B. Hunter, and J. L. Kozareka. 2016. Impact of suspended sediment load on freshwater mussel assemblages: a comparison of two Minnesota watersheds. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, May 21-26, 2016, Sacramento, California.

Agata, M., C. Friedman, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, and K. MacGregor. 2015. Species richness, diversity, and impact of life history strategies on distribution of freshwater mussels in the Snake River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2015, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Guiney, M., B. Hunter, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2015. Bed sediment composition and mussel population dynamics on the Snake River, St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2015, Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2015, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Agata, M., C. Friedman, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, and K. MacGregor. 2015. Species richness, diversity, and impact of life history strategies on distribution of freshwater mussels in the Snake River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2015, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Guiney, M., B. Hunter, K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2015. Bed sediment composition and mussel population dynamics on the Snake River, St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2015, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

 

Hove, M. C. 2012. Minnesota's native mussels: research opportunities for undergraduate students. Guest speaker for Dr. Francesca Cuthbert's University of Minnesota undergraduate student class  on Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. 2011. Minnesota's native mussels: research opportunities for undergraduate students. Guest speaker for Dr. Francesca Cuthbert's University of Minnesota undergraduate student class  on Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. 2011. Freshwater mussels: a riverway treasure. National Park Service employee training, St. Croix Falls, WI.

Hove, M. C. 2010. Freshwater mussels: a riverway treasure. National Park Service Resource Training, Minnesota Interstate State Park.

Hove, M. C. 2010. Sheepnose mussel research and planning. Presentation to Grantsburg High School Biology classes, Grantsburg, WI.

Hove, M. 2010. Minnesota's native mussels. Minnesota Naturalist Association, Camp St Croix, WI.

Hove, M., K. Jackson, D. Hornbach, D. Kelner, B. Karns, W. Miller, and N. Rowse. 2010. Upper St. Croix River winged mapleleaf reintroduction site selection and monitoring. UMRCC Mussel Ad Hoc and Mussel Coordination Team Meeting, La Crosse, WI.

Hove, M. C. 2009. Native mussels: how they thrive in the swirling waters of the U.S. Guest speaker for Dr. Sarah Boyer's Macalester College class on Research in Biodiversity and Evolotion. St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. 2009. Freshwater mussels: a riverway treasure. St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Resource Training Day, Minnesota Interstate State Park.

Interviewed by Dr. Rob Neumann, In-Fisherman, for information to be included in his article entitled, Blue cats, baitfish and mussels: the connection. In-Fisherman, February 2008.

Hove, M. 2007. Native mussels: what lies beneath our waters? Guest speaker for University of Minnesota undergraduate class on Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology,  St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. 2007. Native mussels: how they thrive in the dark swirling waters of the U.S. Guest speaker for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, WI.

Jam at Kost Dam. Newspaper article published in the Chisago Press, Lindstrom, Minnesota on August 31, 2006.

Jam at the Dam a hit. Newspaper article by Dawn Doering, Chair, Friends of the Sunrise River, published in the North Branch Post Review on September 6, 2006.

Hove, M. 2006. Native mussels: how they thrive in the dark swirling waters of the U.S. Dinner speaker for St. Croix River Association annual meeting.  Stillwater, MN.

Hove, M. 2006. Native mussels: how they thrive in the dark swirling waters of the U.S. Guest speaker for Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Club, St. Paul, MN.

Electro-fishermen net host-fish on the St. Croix. Interviewed by Todd Beckmann, Burnett Co. Sentinel, on November 22, 2004. Interview published in the November 24, 2004 issue of the Burnett Co. Sentinel.

Hove, M. C. 2004. Native mussels: their biology and utility to people. High School Student Science Workshop, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. 2004. Ecology of shore dwelling fishes in Twin Cities lakes. Guest speaker for Girl Scout Troop 2026, Lake Johanna, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. 2004. Mussels as a research organism for high school biology classes. Guest speaker for St. Croix Scenic National Scenic Riverway Teachers Workshop. St. Croix Scenic National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Falls, WI.

Hove, M. C. 2004. Using native mussels in citizen monitoring programs. Guest speaker for Great Lakes Mollusk Watchers Conference. February 9, 2004, Indiana Dunes National Park.

Federally endangered winged mapleleaf placed in St. Croix River. Interviewed by WCCO (CBS) television on November 14, 2003. Interview broadcast on local channel 4 television between 6-6:30 p.m. on November 14, 2003.

St. Croix River singular setting for endangered species' research. Interviewed by the Country Messenger (newspaper) on November 14, 2003. Printed in Country Messenger 20(28): 1, 3, and 5 on November 19, 2003.

Divers put mussels on road to recovery. Interviewed by The Sun (newspaper) on November 14, 2003. Printed in The Sun 105(16): 1A-2A on November 19, 2003.

Hove, M. 2003. Freshwater mussels of the St. Croix River: information for composing naturalist presentations. Guest speaker for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway naturalists,  St. Croix Falls, WI.

Hove, M. 2003. How to conduct mussel larvae host studies on St. Croix River mussel species. Guest speaker for Granstburg High School,  Grantsburg, WI.

Hove, M., D. Allen, R. Derhak, K. Swenson, J. Thomas, and D. Hornbach. 2003. Distribution and status of select mussels in the St. Croix River. Guest speaker for Macalester College's Environmental Thursdays, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. 2003. Guest speaker for Gustavus Adolphus J-Term Natural Resources Management course for undergraduate students. St. Peter, MN.

Hove, M., D. Allen, R. Derhak, K. Swenson, J. Thomas, and D. Hornbach. 2002. Distribution and status of select mussels in the St. Croix River. Guest speaker for University of Minnesota, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology speaker series. St. Paul, MN.

Big river series: endangered pearly mussels and proposed expansion of the Mississippi lock and dam system. April 18, 2002. Interviewed by Minnesota Public Radio, Erin Galbally.

Hove, M., P. Cliff, T. Diedrich, M. Haas, M. McGill, C. Nelson, W. Taylor, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Use of scanning electron microscopy for identifying juvenile mussels. Guest speaker for Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Univ. of MN, Earle Brown Center, St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. How mussels thrive in the dark, swirling waters of the St. Croix River. May 2001. Guest lecturer for patrons of the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Marine on St. Croix, MN.

Hove, M. C. 2001. Freshwater mussels and their utility for natural history presentations to the public. Guest lecturer Taylors Falls tour boat company, Taylors Falls, MN.

The urban wetland. September 2000. Interviewed by St. Paul Pioneer Press. September 29, 2000 issue, 1-2B.

Hove, M. C. Unique native mussel resources of the St. Croix River. 2000. Guest lecturer for National Park Service workshop on St. Croix River watershed natural history. St. Croix Falls, WI.

Hove, M. C. The importance of freshwater mussels in North America. 2000. Guest lecturer for University of Minnesota undergraduate course in fisheries and wildlife management, and conservation biology. St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. Careers in natural resource management. 2000. Guest lecturer for University of Minnesota undergraduate course in Biological Sciences. St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. Freshwater mussel resources of the United States: utility, status, and future. 1999. Guest lecturer for University of Minnesota undergraduate course in fisheries and wildlife management (FW 3054, Biological Conservation). St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. Utility and unusual behaviors of our native freshwater mussels. 1998. Guest lecturer for University of Minnesota undergraduate course in fisheries and wildlife management (FW 3054, Biological Conservation). St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. Unusual fish host-attracting behaviors of upper Mississippi River freshwater mussels. 1998. Guest lecturer at Saint Olaf College. Northfield, MN.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Bioassessment of the Phalen Chain of Lakes watershed. Presented to the Ramsey-Washington Watershed District, Citizens Monitoring Committee. White Bear Lake, MN.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Life history of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf, Quadrula fragosa. Population and habitat viability analysis of the winged mapleleaf workshop. St. Cloud, MN.

Hove, M. C. 1997. Implications from biomonitoring of selected sites in the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. Address to the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Citizens Board. White Bear Lake, MN.

Hove, M. C. Utility and unusual behaviors of our native freshwater mussels. 1997. Guest lecturer for University of Minnesota undergraduate course in fisheries and wildlife management (FW 3054, Biological Conservation: An Ecosystem Approach). St. Paul, MN.

Hove, M. C. Fish attracting behavior of rare midwest mussels and unionid research at the University of Minnesota. 1997. Guest lecturer and tour leader for 1997 meeting of Midwest federal and state threatened and endangered species coordinators. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Mussel power. 1997. Interviewed for The Spectrum (University of Minnesota, College of Natural Resources outreach publication), issue The Spectrum 3(2): 5 (A.)

Mussels needed but endangered. Interviewed by the University of Minnesota's newspaper on March 14, 1997. Printed in The Minnesota Daily 98(102): 3.

St. Croix River mussels. November 1997. Environmental Journal, a radio program broadcast throughout much of Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1997. Bioassessment of the Big Sandy Lake Watershed: where is management needed?  Guest speaker for the Minnewawa Sportsmans Club and Big Sandy Watershed Association. Minnewawa, MN.

Hove, M. C. Roles native freshwater mussels play in our lives and aquatic ecosystems. 1996. Guest lecturer for the University of Minnesota undergraduate course in fisheries and wildlife management (FW 3054, Biological Conservation: An Ecosystem Approach). St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota's rare mussels. 1996. Interviewed by Venture North, Minnesota Public Television. 15 minute portion of a 30 minute television show discussing freshwater mussels and our research at the University of Minnesota. Was broadcast in upper Midwest states in November 1996.

Hove, M. C. Life history and conservation of the James spinymussel, a federally endangered freshwater mussel. 1994. Guest speaker for the Univ. of Minnesota, Dept. Fisheries & Wildlife. St. Paul, MN.

Submitted presentations

Ho-Ting, L., D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2011. Distribution of non-point pollution and mussel abundance in St. Croix River: a GIS study. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2011, St. Paul, Minnesota.

DelSerra, S. A., M. E. White, M. P. Davies, H. Liu, M. C. Hove, and S. L. Boyer. 2011. Identification of unionid mussels naturally infesting sauger (Sander canadensis). Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2011, St. Paul, Minnesota.

DelSerra, S. A., M. E. White, M. P. Davies, H. Liu, M. C. Hove, and S. L. Boyer. 2011. Identification of unionid mussels naturally infesting sauger (Sander canadensis). 23nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2011, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Liu, H., D. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2011. Distribution of nonpoint pollution and mussel abudance in St. Croix River: a GIS study. 23nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2011, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Bloodsworth, K. H., B. R. Bosman, B. E. Sietman, M. C. Hove, and J. M. Davis. 2011. Host fishes and conservation status of Alasmidonta marginata (Mollusca; Bivalvia)  in Minnesota. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 11-15, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky.

Hornbach, D. J., E. Griffin, B. Sansom, and M. C. Hove. 2011. Why are mussels larger and populations denser in the Sunrise River than in the St. Croix River? Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 11-15, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky.

Hove, M., B. Sietman, J. Bakelaar, J. Bury, D. Heath, V. Pepi, J. Kurth, M. Davis, and D. Hornbach. 2011. Early life history and distribution of Tritogonia verrucosa in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 11-15, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky.

Sietman, B. E., M. C. Hove, and J. M. Davis. 2011. Brooding behavior and host specificity on freshwater drum in four unionid species. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 11-15, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2011. Where have all the deertoes gone? The decline in a single species within a multi-species mussel assemblage. North American Benthological Society meeting, May 22-26, 2011, Providence, Rhode Island.

Sansom, B., D. J. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2010. Effects of fish host availability, water temperature, and discharge on two populations of mussels in the St. Croix River, MN. 22nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 13, 2010, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Ochi, D. J., J. N. Ramirez, D. J. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2010. Life history of Quadrula nodulata: which host species of fish does it depend on? 22nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 13, 2010, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Griffin, E., D. J. Hornbach, M. Hove, and K. R. MacGregor. 2010. Why are mussels larger in the Sunrise River than in the St. Croix River? 22nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 13, 2010, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Juergens, N. W., S. L. Boyer, M. C. Hove, J. B. Eckstein, and J. N. Ramirez. 2010. Survey of unionid mussels naturally infesting walleye in the St. Croix River. 22nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 13, 2010, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Ramirez, J. N., S. L. Boyer, M. C. Hove, and D. J. Hornbach. 2010. Using scanning electron microscopy to identify larval mussels. 22nd Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 13, 2010, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Boyer, S. L., A. A. Howe, N. W. Juergens, and M. C. Hove. 2011. CSI Freshwater Mussels: Using DNA Barcoding to Identify Microscopic Animals. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology annual meeting, January 3-7, 2011, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, K. R. MacGregor, and A. Colehour. 2010. Temperature refugia for mussels in rivers? Burrow deeper. 2010 Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, June 6-11, 2001, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sansom, B., D. J. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2010. Effects of fish host availability, water temperature, and discharge on two populations of mussels in the St. Croix River, MN. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2010, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ochi, D. J., J. N. Ramirez, D. J. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 2010. Life history of Quadrula nodulata: which host species of fish does it depend on? Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2010, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Griffin, E., D. J. Hornbach, M. Hove, and K. R. MacGregor. 2010. Why are mussels larger in the Sunrise River than in the St. Croix River? Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2010, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Juergens, N. W., S. L. Boyer, M. C. Hove, J. B. Eckstein, and J. N. Ramirez. 2010. Survey of unionid mussels naturally infesting walleye in the St. Croix River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2010, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ramirez, J. N., S. L. Boyer, M. C. Hove, and D. J. Hornbach. 2010. Using scanning electron microscopy to identify larval mussels. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 2010, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Boyer, S. L., A. A. Howe and M. C. Hove. 2009. A DNA barcoding approach to identifying newly transformed juvenile mussels recovered from naturally infested fishes. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Weggler, C., D. J. Hornbach, K. R. MacGregor and M. C. Hove. 2009. Resource partitioning among freshwater mussels. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Skarbek, C., D. Hornbach, M. Hove and K. MacGregor. 2009. Suspended sediment and organic matter on the St. Croix River and implications for freshwater mussels. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sansom, B., M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2009. Comparative analysis of St. Croix River mussels and host species. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Juergens, N., S. L. Boyer and M. C. Hove. 2009. Use of DNA barcoding to determine the identity of mussels collected from naturally infested freshwater drum fish hosts. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Kutvirt, J., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, B. Karns and J. Medland. 2009. Sedimentation in the Indianhead Reservoir behind St. Croix Falls Dam. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jackson, K., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2009. Bed sediment size distribution and mineralogy in Indianhead Reservoir, St. Croix River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October  2009, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Boyer, S. L., A. A. Howe and M. C. Hove. 2009. A DNA barcoding approach to identifying newly transformed juvenile mussels recovered from naturally infested fishes. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Weggler, C., D. J. Hornbach, K. R. MacGregor and M. C. Hove. 2009. Resource partitioning among freshwater mussels. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Skarbek, C., D. Hornbach, M. Hove and K. MacGregor. 2009. Suspended sediment and organic matter on the St. Croix River and implications for freshwater mussels. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Sansom, B., M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2009. Comparative analysis of St. Croix River mussels and host species. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Juergens, N., S. L. Boyer and M. C. Hove. 2009. Use of DNA barcoding to determine the identity of mussels collected from naturally infested freshwater drum fish hosts. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Kutvirt, J., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, B. Karns and J. Medland. 2009. Sedimentation in the Indianhead Reservoir behind St. Croix Falls Dam. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Colehour, A., D. J. Hornbach, M. C. Hove and K. R. MacGregor. 2009. The effect of the St. Croix Falls hydrodam on riverbed temperature. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Jackson, K., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2009. Bed sediment size distribution and mineralogy in Indianhead Reservoir, St. Croix River. 21th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2009, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., C. D. Loeb, K. R. MacGregor and M. C. Hove. 2009. Using GIS to assess dam impact on river bathymetry, St. Croix River, MN/WI. 2009 Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, May 16-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brady, T. R., M. Hove and B. E. Sietman. 2009. Building a mussel production program from scratch-the sheepnose story. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 20-22, 2009, Baltimore, Maryland.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and K. R. MacGregor. 2009. Mussel density at Interstate Park, St. Croix River, MN and WI: a new equilibrium?. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 20-22, 2009, Baltimore, Maryland.

Hove, M., J. Bakelaar, B. Sietman, J. Bury, D. Heath, V. Pepi, J. Kurth, M. Davis, D. Hornbach and A. Kapuscinski. 2009. Early life history and distribution of pistolgrip (Tritogonia verrucosa) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, April 20-22, 2009, Baltimore, Maryland.

Boyer, S. L., S. C. Szumowski, A. A. Howe, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2009. Comparative phylogeography and DNA barcoding of freshwater mussels. 2009 Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, January 3-7, 2009, Boston, Massachusetts.

S. C. Szumowski, S. L. Boyer, D. J. Hornbach and M. C. Hove. 2009. A comparison of genetic variation between populations of pocketbook and pimpleback mussels above and below the St. Croix Falls dam (Minnesota/Wisconsin, USA). 2009 Meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, January 3-7, 2009, Boston, Massachusetts.

Major, R. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Spatial and temporal variability in suspended sediment in the St. Croix River, MN/WI. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 11, 2008, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ritz, L. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Near bed sediment transport as an indicator of substrate stability and suitable mussel habitats in the St. Croix River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 11, 2008, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Loeb, C. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Using GIS to assess dam impact on river bathymetry, St Croix River, MN/WI. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 11, 2008, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Major, R. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Spatial and temporal variability in suspended sediment in the St. Croix River, MN/WI. 20th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2008, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Ritz, L. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Near bed sediment transport as an indicator of substrate stability and suitable mussel habitats in the St. Croix River. 20th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2008, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Loeb, C. K. R. MacGregor, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2008. Using GIS to assess dam impact on river bathymetry, St Croix River, MN/WI. 20th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2008, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

D. J. Hornbach, K. R. MacGregor and M. C. Hove. 2008. Mussel density at Interstate Park, St. Croix River, MN and WI: a new equilibrium?  20th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 20, 2008, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2008. Using hydraulic parameters to predict mussel density. Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, March 3-5, 2008. Alexandria, Minnesota.

Colehour, A., D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. Spatial and temporal changes in St. Croix mussel communities and habitat. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 5, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota.

von Reis Crooks, S., L. Wang, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2007. Habitat factors and mussel assemblage of federally endangered mussel species. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 5, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Szumowski, S., S. Boyer, D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. A comparison of genetic variation between populations of pocketbook and pimpleback mussels above and below the St. Croix Falls dam. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 5, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Warren, C., D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. Saving an endangered mussel: habitat of the Higgins eye pearlymussel. Macalester College Student Research Fair, October 5, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and J. Medland. 2007. The use of adaptive cluster sampling to estimate the population sizes of Quadrula fragosa and Lampsilis higginsii in the St. Croix River between Interstate Park and Osceola, WI. 19th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 16, 2007, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Colehour, A., D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. Spatial and temporal changes in St. Croix mussel communities and habitat. 19th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 16, 2007, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

von Reis Crooks, S., L. Wang, M. C. Hove and D. J. Hornbach. 2007. Habitat factors and mussel assemblage of federally endangered mussel species. 19th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 16, 2007, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Szumowski, S., S. Boyer, D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. A comparison of genetic variation between populations of pocketbook and pimpleback mussels above and below the St. Croix Falls dam. 19th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 16, 2007, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Warren, C., D. Hornbach and M. Hove. 2007. Saving an endangered mussel: habitat of the Higgins eye pearlymussel. 19th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 16, 2007, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and K. R. MacGregor. 2007. Using hydraulic parameters to predict mussel density. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, March 13-15, 2007, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Crownhart, A, B. Sietman, M. Hove and N. Rudh. 2007. Quadrula metanevra glochidia metamorphose on select minnows. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, March 13-15, 2007, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Walker, J. M., E. G. Chapman, A. E. Bogan, D. Campbell, A. Christian, J. Curole, M. Davis, J. Harris, M. Hove, B. Sietman, G. T. Watters and W. R. Hoeh. 2007. Gender-associated mtDNA phylogenetics and the evolution of mantle lures in Amblemine Bivalves (Unionoida:Ambleminae). Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting, March 13-15, 2007, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove and K. R. MacGregor. 2007. Can freshwater mussel density be predicted by complex hydraulic parameters? World Congress of Malacology, July 15-20, 2007, Antwerp, Belgium.

Dickinson, B., M. Hove and D. Hornbach. 2006. Adaptive cluster sampling of freshwater mussels in the St. Croix River. 18th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 17, 2006, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Eberhart, L., S. Szumowski, M. Hove, and D. Hornbach. 2006. Long-term monitoring of freshwater mussels at Franconia and Wild River State Park, St. Croix River. 18th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 17, 2006, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, d. J., M. C. Hove, and K. R. MacGregor. 2006. Using hydraulic parameters to predict mussel density. 18th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 17, 2006, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, and M. C. Hove. 2006. Mantle displays as a host infection strategy in Quadruline mussels. 18th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 17, 2006, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and B. D. Dickinson. 2006. Adaptive cluster sampling of St. Croix River freshwater mussels at Franconia, Minnesota. 1st Minnesota Natural Resources Conference, February 28-March 2, 2006, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Bury, J. and M. Hove. 2006. Creation of a glochidia key for St. Croix River native mussels that produce small glochidia. 1st Minnesota Natural Resources Conference, February 28-March 2, 2006, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, and M. C. Hove. 2006. Mantle displays as a host infection strategy in Quadruline mussels. 1st Minnesota Natural Resources Conference, February 28-March 2, 2006, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Hove, M. 2006. Identifying unionid glochidia hosts. Guest speaker – Propagation and captive care of freshwater molluscs. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 5-7, 2006, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, Ohio.

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, M. C. Hove. 2006. Observations of non-Lampsiline unionid mantle displays and glochidia release. 1st Minnesota Natural Resources Conference, February 28-March 2, 2006, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and K. R. MacGregor. 2006. Using hydraulic parameters to predict mussel density: A preliminary study. 2006 Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, June 4-9, 2001, Anchorage, Alaska.

Walker, J. M., E. G. Chapman, A. E. Bogan, D. Campbell, A. Christian, J. Curole, M. Davis, J. Harris, M. Hove, B. Sietman, G. T. Watters and W. R. Hoeh. 2006. Gender-associated mtDNA phylogenetics and the evolution of mantle lures in Amblemine Bivalves (Unionoida:Ambleminae). Society for the Study of Evolution annual meeting, Long Island, New York.

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, M. C. Hove. 2005. Observations of non-Lampsiline unionid mantle displays and glochidia release. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Bury, J. and M. Hove. 2005. Creation of a glochidia key for St. Croix River native mussels that produce small glochidia. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Cox, M. J., D. J. Hornbach, P. J. Overvoorde, and M. C. Hove. 2005. Assessing genetic diversity within and among populations of two mussels of the genus Quadrula. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and B. D. Dickinson. 2005. Adaptive cluster sampling of St. Croix River freshwater mussels at Franconia, Minnesota. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Kushner, E., K. MacGregor, E. Evans, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Analysis of suspended sediment transport data in the St. Croix River. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Evans, E., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, E. Kushner, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Bedload sediment transport in the St. Croix River. 17th Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous, October 18, 2005, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Cox, M. J., D. J. Hornbach, P. J. Overvoorde, and M. C. Hove. 2005. Assessing genetic diversity within and among populations of two mussels of the genus Quadrula. Macalester College Student Research Fair, November 2, 2005, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and B. D. Dickinson. 2005. Adaptive cluster sampling of St. Croix River freshwater mussels at Franconia, Minnesota. Macalester College Student Research Fair, November 2, 2005, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Kushner, E., K. MacGregor, E. Evans, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Analysis of suspended sediment transport data in the St. Croix River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, November 2, 2005, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Evans, E., K. MacGregor, D. Hornbach, M. Hove, E. Kushner, M. Cox, and B. Dickinson. 2005. Bedload sediment transport in the St. Croix River. Macalester College Student Research Fair, November 2, 2005, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D.J. and M. Hove. 2005. Long-term population dynamics of unionid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Grand Rapids, Michigan. December 11-14, 2005.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2005. Long-term population dynamics of unionoid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. 38th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, March 14-16, 2005. Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Sietman, B. E., M. Davis, and M. C. Hove. 2005. Mantle displays as a host infection strategy in Quadruline mussels. 4th Biennial meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. St. Paul, MN. p. 25-26

Steingraeber, M. T., M. C. Hove, M. R. Bartsch, J. A. Kalas, and T. J. Newton. 2005. Host fish identification and early life thermal requisites of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa). 4th Biennial meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. St. Paul, MN. p. 18-19

Gina M. Malizio, B. N. Karns, M. Hove, J. Slaght, and E. Strong. 2005. A survey of aquatic snails in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: are they native, exotic, invasive or just great bio-indicators? 4th Biennial meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. St. Paul, MN. p. 29-30

Allen, D. C., M. C. Hove, B. E. Sietman, and M. Davis. 2005. Factors influencing status of Venustaconcha ellipsiformis (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Minnesota. 4th Biennial meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. St. Paul, MN. p. 57

Hornbach, D. J., M. C. Hove, and M. S. Berg. 2005. Mussel assemblages below a dam: high density, large size and low recruitment. Annual meeting of the North American Benthological Society, May 22-27, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Steingraeber, M. T., M. C. Hove, M. R. Bartsch, J. A. Kalas, and T. J. Newton. 2005. Host fish identification and early life thermal requisites of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa). 34th Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 11-13, 2005. Onalaska, Wisconsin.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2004. Long-term population dynamics of unionoid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. November 4, 2004. Macalester College Student Research Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota.

MacGregor, K., D. Hornbach, M. Hove, E. Kushner, M. Cox, E. Hankin, and B. Dickinson. 2004. Preliminary analyses of bed and suspended sediment data in the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 2004, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2004. Long-term population dynamics of unionoid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 2004, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., M. Steingaeber, M. Bartsch, and D. Hornbach. 2004. Identification of blue catfish and channel catfish as hosts for glochidia of the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel. Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society. August 2004, Madison, Wisconsin.

Hove, M. C., M. T. Steingraeber, M. R. Bartsch, D. J. Hornbach, M. McGill1, T. J. Newton, J. A. Kalas, C. L. Nelson, and E. A. Simonsen. 2004. Blue catfish and channel catfish are suitable hosts for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel. 37th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, March 15-17, 2004. St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Gina M. Malizio, B. N. Karns, M. Hove, J. Slaght, and E. Strong. 2004. A survey of aquatic snails in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: are they native, exotic, invasive or just great bio-indicators? Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Conservation Biology, March 15-17, 2004. St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., M. T. Steingraeber, M. R. Bartsch, D. J. Hornbach, M. McGill1, T. J. Newton, J. A. Kalas, C. L. Nelson, and E. A. Simonsen. 2004. Blue catfish and channel catfish are suitable hosts for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel. 36th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 1-2, 2004, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Gina M. Malizio, B. N. Karns, M. Hove, J. Slaght, and E. Strong. 2004. A survey of aquatic snails in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: are they native, exotic, invasive or just great bio-indicators? 36th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 1-2, 2004, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Hornbach, D. J. and M. C. Hove. 2004. Long-term population dynamics of unionoid mussels in the St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA. July 11-16, 2004. Annual international meeting of UNITAS, Perth, Australia.

 Gina M. Malizio, B. N. Karns, M. Hove, J. Slaght, and E. Strong. 2004. A survey of aquatic snails in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway: are they native, exotic, invasive or just great bio-indicators? Western Great Lakes Research Conference, March 16 - 17, 2004, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hove, M., M. Berg, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, D. Hornbach, K. Juleen, M. Ledford, M. Marzec, M. McGill, C. Nelson, B.J. Ritger, J. Selander, and A. Kapuscinski. 2003. Host fish identification of rare St. Croix River mussels. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 21, 2003, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, and D. Hornbach. 2003. Mussel population and habitat dynamics at select sites in the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 21, 2003, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., D. Allen, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, K. Swenson, and D. Hornbach. 2003. Juvenile density has decreased in select St. Croix River mussel communities over the last 10 years. Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, May 27-31, 2003, Athens, Georgia.

Hove, M., D. Allen, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, K. Swenson, and D. Hornbach. 2003. Juvenile density has decreased in select St. Croix River mussel communities over the last 10 years. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting. March 16-19, 2003, Durham, North Carolina.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, J. Medland, and R. Ferrin. 2003. Sampling strategy to measure population trends of low abundance mussel species. Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society meeting. March 16-19, 2003, Durham, North Carolina.

Hove, M., D. Allen, K. Dietrich, C. Gonzalez, K. Swenson, and D. Hornbach. 2002. Juvenile density has decreased in select St. Croix River mussel communities over the last 10 years. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 15, 2002, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., D. Heath, R. Benjamin, M. Endris, R. Kenyon, and J. Kurth. 2002. Brooding behaviors and hosts of Quadrula fragosa and other Amblemines. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 15, 2002, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., D. Allen, R. Derhak, K. Swenson, J. Thomas, and D. Hornbach. 2002. Distribution and status of select mussels in the St. Croix River. 35th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 24-25, 2002. Duluth, Minnesota.

Hove, M., P. Cliff, T. Diedrich, M. Haas, M. McGill, C. Nelson, W. Taylor, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Use of scanning electron microscopy for identifying juvenile mussels. 35th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 24-25, 2002. Duluth, Minnesota. (Awarded Best Poster)

Hove, M., P. Cliff, T. Diedrich, M. Haas, M. McGill, C. Nelson, W. Taylor, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Juvenile mussels may be recovered from fresh-dead fishes. Propagation and Restoration of Freshwater Mussels Workshop, presented by the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 14-15, 2002. Sheperdstown, West Virginia.

Hove, M., P. Cliff, T. Diedrich, M. Haas, M. McGill, C. Nelson, W. Taylor, and A. Kapuscinski. 2002. Suggestions for improving juvenile mussel propagation success. Propagation and Restoration of Freshwater Mussels Workshop, presented by the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 14-15, 2002. Sheperdstown, West Virginia.

Hove, M., J. Medland, R. Baker, M. Bartsch, R. Benjamin, M. Davis, H. Dunn, R. Ferrin, D. Heath, D. Hornbach, B. Karns, D. Kelner, R. Maercklein, and T. Newton. 2001. Experiences of an inter-institutional team to conserve mussels in the St. Croix River. 34th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota, Dakota, and Mid-Canada chapters of the American Fisheries Society, March 6-7, 2001, Fargo, North Dakota.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, S. Clarkson, L. Gilles, I. Harmon, E. Nelson, K. Paulson, C. Salazar, E. Peters, and J. Lynch. 2001. Long-term dynamics of mussel populations in the St. Croix River. 34th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota, Dakota, and Mid-Canada chapters of the American Fisheries Society, March 6-7, 2001, Fargo, North Dakota.

Hove, M., J. Medland, R. Baker, M. Bartsch, R. Benjamin, M. Davis, H. Dunn, R. Ferrin, D. Heath, D. Hornbach, B. Karns, D. Kelner, R. Maercklein, and T. Newton. 2001. Experiences of an inter-institutional team to conserve mussels in the St. Croix River. 2001 Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 12-14, 2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hornbach, D. J., M. Hove, J. Medland, and R. Ferrin. 2001. Developing a sampling strategy to examine population trends for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel, Quadrula fragosa. 2001 Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 12-14, 2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hornbach, D., M. Hove, S. Clarkson, L. Gilles, I. Harmon, E. Nelson, K. Paulson, C. Salazar, E. Peters, and J. Lynch. 2001. Long-term dynamics of mussel populations in the St. Croix River. 2001 Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 12-14, 2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Hove, M., J. Medland, R. Baker, M. Bartsch, R. Benjamin, M. Davis, H. Dunn, R. Ferrin, D. Heath, D. Hornbach, B. Karns, D. Kelner, R. Maercklein, and T. Newton. 2001. Experiences of an inter-institutional team to conserve mussels in the St. Croix River. 2001 Meeting of the North American Benthological Society, June 4-7, 2001, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Hove, M., D. Allen, R. Derhak, K. Swenson, J. Thomas, and D. Hornbach. 2001. Distribution and status of select mussels in the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 16, 2001, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Cunningham, L. A., D. J. Hornbach, M. C. Hove. 2000. The efficacy of mussel relocation as a resource management tool: an experiment in the St. Croix River. 33nd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 19-21, 2000, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Hermanson,T. W., L. A. Cunningham, K. G. Esse, J. C. Hegg, M. C. Hove, J. L. Mann, and D. J. Hornbach. 2000. Long term changes in mussel populations of the Saint Croix River. 33nd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 19-21, 2000, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Cunningham, L. A., D. J. Hornbach, M. C. Hove. 2000. The efficacy of mussel relocation as a resource management tool: an experiment in the St. Croix River. Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 13-14, 2000, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Hermanson,T. W., L. A. Cunningham, K. G. Esse, J. C. Hegg, M. C. Hove, J. L. Mann, and D. J. Hornbach. 2000. Long term changes in mussel populations of the Saint Croix River. Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 13-14, 2000, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Albert, M., C. Harrison, J. G. Straka, M. Hove, and D. Hornbach. 2000. Taxonomic identification of freshwater mussels of the St. Croix River through DNA analysis. Mississippi River Research Consortium. April 13-14, 2000, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Hornbach, D. J., M. Hove, J. Medland, and R. Ferrin. 2000. Developing a sampling strategy to examine population trends for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel: the results of a workshop sponsored by the National Park Service, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, May 16, 2000.

Lynch, J., E. Peters, M. Hove, and A. Kapuscinski. 2000. Possible use of olfactory cues by mussels to attract host fishes. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Poster Symposium, August 11, 2000, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mark C. Hove, Thomas W. Hermanson, Leda A. Cunningham, Katie G. Esse, Jennifer L. Mann, Jensen C. Hegg, and Daniel J. Hornbach. 2000. Changes in mussel populations and habitats of the St. Croix River, Minnesota. American Fisheries Society, 130th Annual Meeting, August 20-24, 2000, St. Louis, Missouri.

Clarkson, S. M. Hove, and K. Paulson. 2000. Changes in mussel populations and habitats in the St. Croix River, Minnesota. Summer Sciences Undergraduate Research Program Presentations, Macalester College, September 2000, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. Hove, S. Clarkson, L. Gilles, I. Harmon, E. Nelson, K. Paulson, C. Salazar, E. Peters, and J. Lynch. 2000. Long-term dynamics of mussel populations in the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 17, 2000, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hornbach, D. J., M. Hove, J. Medland, and R. Ferrin. 2000. Developing a sampling strategy to examine population trends for the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel, Quadrula fragosa. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 17, 2000, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Albert, M. J. Straka, C. Harrison, M. Hove, C. Acidera, L. Lawson, D. Hornbach. 2000. Construction of a taxonomic key to the mussels of the St. Croix River using restriction fragment length polymorphisms. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 17, 2000, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Baker, Richard, Michelle Bartsch, Ron Benjamin, Mike Davis, Heidi Dunn, Randy Ferrin, Dave Heath, Dan Hornbach, Mark Hove, Byron Karns, Dan Kelner, Robin Maercklein, Jill Medland, Teresa Newton. 2000. Experiences of an inter-institutional team to conserve mussels in the St. Croix River. 62nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, December 3-6, 2000, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, D. J. Heath, R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, A. R. Kapuscinski, K. R. Hillegass, T. W. Anderson, V. E. Pepi, and C. J. Lee. 1999. Hosts and host attracting behaviors of five upper Mississippi River mussels. 32nd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 5-7, 1999, La Crosse, Wisconsin. (Awarded Best Poster)

Gustafson, J., M. Hove, A. Jacobson, J. Hatch, S. Strong, J. Kurth, P. Mahoney, M. Tenpas, J. Schussler, S. Weller, J. Iskierka, C. Lee, K. Radel, and V. Kurth. 1999. Distribution of mussels and fishes in the Little Fork and Big Fork rivers, Minnesota. First Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, D. J. Heath, R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, A. R. Kapuscinski, K. R. Hillegass, T. W. Anderson, V. E. Pepi, and C. J. Lee. 1999. Hosts and host attracting behavior of five upper Mississippi River mussels. First Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Heath, D. J., R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, M. C. Hove, and J. E. Kurth. 1999. Introduction to the research and management dealing with Quadrula fragosa on the St. Croix River, Wisconsin. First National Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Benjamin, R. L., D. J. Heath, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, M. C. Hove, and J. E. Kurth. 1999. Quadrula fragosa age structure and the relationship of year class strength to abiotic factors in the St. Croix River, Wisconsin. First National Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Endris, M. B., D. J. Heath, R. J. Benjamin, R. L. Kenyon, M. C. Hove & J. E. Kurth. 1999. Gravidity timing in freshwater mussels in the subfamily Ambleminae and Cumberlandiinae from the St. Croix River, Wisconsin. First National Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Hove, M. C., D. J. Heath, R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, and J. E. Kurth. 1999. Reproductive behaviors and hosts of Quadrula fragosa and other amblemines. First National Meeting of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, Chattanooga, Tennessee. March 17-19, 1999.

Hove, M. C., L. A. Cunningham, K. G. Esse, and D. J. Hornbach. 1999. Range extension of the federally endangered winged mapleleaf mussel: shells collected from the upper St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 1999, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Cunningham, L. A., D. J. Hornbach, M. C. Hove. 1999. The efficacy of mussel relocation as a resource management tool: an experiment in the St. Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 1999, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hermanson,T. W., L. A. Cunningham, K. G. Esse, J. C. Hegg, M. C. Hove, J. L. Mann, and D. J. Hornbach. 1999. Long term changes in mussel populations of the Saint Croix River. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 1999, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Albert, M., C. Harrison, J. G. Straka, M. Hove, and D. Hornbach. 1999. Taxonomic identification of freshwater mussels of the St. Croix River through DNA analysis. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 19, 1999, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hermanson, T. W., D. J. Hornbach, and M. C. Hove. 1999. Long term changes in mussel populations of the St. Croix River. PEW Midstates Science and Mathematics Consortium. October 29-31, 1999, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Freshwater mussels of Minnesota and research at the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History and Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Science workshop for St. Paul elementary school teachers.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, D. J. Heath, R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, A. R. Kapuscinski, K. R. Hillegass, T. W. Anderson, V. E. Pepi, and C. J. Lee. 1998. Hosts and host attracting behaviors of five upper Mississippi River mussels. Page 159 In  R. Bieler and P. M. Mikkelsen, eds. Abstracts: World Congress of Malacology, Washington, D. C.

Hove, M. C., J. E. Kurth, D. J. Heath, R. L. Benjamin, M. B. Endris, R. L. Kenyon, A. R. Kapuscinski, K. R. Hillegass, T. W. Anderson, V. E. Pepi, and C. J. Lee. 1998. Hosts and host attracting behaviors of five upper Mississippi River mussels. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 20, 1998, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Cunningham, L. A., D. J. Hornbach, and M. Hove. 1998. Effects of relocation on freshwater mussels. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 20, 1998, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Mussel power: advances in native mussel biology and management. 31th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 24-26, 1998, Camp Ripley, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1998. Land development alters urban and rural aquatic ecosystems. 31th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 24-26, 1998, Camp Ripley, Minnesota.

Hove, M., M. Nelson, S. Weller, R. Buech, and R. Bright. 1998. Organizing Minnesota's freshwater mollusks into a GIS-compatible database. 31th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 24-26, 1998, Camp Ripley, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., K. R. Hillegass, J. E. Kurth, V. E. Pepi, C. J. Lee, P. A. Mahoney, A. R. Kapuscinski, and M. Bomier. 1998. Considerations for conducting host suitability studies. Freshwater mussel symposium: conservation, captive care, and propagation. March 6-8, 1998, Columbus, Ohio.

Hove, M. C., K. R. Hillegass, J. E. Kurth, V. E. Pepi, C. J. Lee, P. A. Mahoney, A. R. Kapuscinski, and M. Bomier. 1998. Considerations for conducting host suitability studies. Pp. 27-34, [in:] Tankersley, R.A., Warmoltz, D.I., Watters, G.T., Armitage, B.J., Johnson, P.D. & R.S. Butler. Freshwater Mollusk Symposium Proceedings, Ohio Biological Survey, Columbus.

Hove, M., M. Nelson, S. Weller, R. Buech, and R. Bright. 1997. Bell Museum of Natural History: Organizing Minnesota's freshwater mollusks into a GIS-compatible database. 29th annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 26-27, 1997, Fargo, North Dakota.

Hove, M., M. Nelson, S. Weller, R. Buech, and R. Bright. 1997. Bell Museum of Natural History: Organizing Minnesota's freshwater mollusks into a GIS-compatible database. 29th Annual Meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 24-25, 1997, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Hillegass, K. R. and M. C. Hove. 1997. Suitable fish hosts for glochidia of three freshwater mussels: squawfoot, ellipse, and snuffbox. 29th Annual Meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 24-25, 1997, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Hove, M. C. 1996. Mussels: their hosts and how they attract them. 28th Annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 31-February 2, 1996, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1996. High stream turbidity may compromise freshwater mussels' ability to attract fish. 28th Annual Meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 25-26, 1996, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Freiburger, C. E. and M. C. Hove. 1996. Ecosystem management: a case study of the Big Sandy Area Lakes Watershed Project. 28th Annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 31-February 2, 1996, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C. 1996. Mussels: their hosts and how they attract them. 28th annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, January 31-February 2, 1996, Brainerd, Minnesota.

Hove, M., M. Nelson, S. Weller, R. Buech, and R. Bright. 1996. Bell Museum of Natural History: Organizing Minnesota's freshwater mollusks into a GIS-compatible database. American Malacological Society Meeting, June 29 - July 3, 1996, Chicago, Illinois.

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, T. W. Anderson, M. E. Peteler, E. R. Evers, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1996. Fish attracting behaviors of various Upper Mississippi River freshwater mussels and their fish hosts. American Malacological Society Meeting, July 1-3, 1996, Chicago, Illinois.

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, T. W. Anderson, M. E. Peteler, E. R. Evers, and A. R. Kapuscinski. 1996. Fish attracting behaviors of various St. Croix River freshwater mussels and their fish hosts. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 15, 1996, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M., M. Nelson, S. Weller, R. Buech, and R. Bright. 1996. Bell Museum of Natural History: Organizing Minnesota's freshwater mollusks into a GIS-compatible database. St. Croix River Research Rendezvous. October 15, 1996, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, C. E. Freiburger. 1996. Freshwater mussels as bioindicator species: channelized potions of the Sandy River watershed have lower species diversity. 16th International North American Lake Management Society Meeting, November 13-16, 1996, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., C. E. Freiburger, and R. A. Engelking. 1995. Bivalve survey of the Sandy River drainage, Minnesota. 27th Annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 22-23, 1995, Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. R. Evers. 1995. Suitable fish hosts of six freshwater mussels. 27th Annual meeting of the Minnesota and Iowa Chapters of the American Fisheries Society, February 22-23, 1995, Spirit Lake, Iowa. (Awarded Best Poster)

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. R. Evers. 1995. Suitable fish hosts of six freshwater mussels. 60th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, March 24-29, 1995, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., C. E. Freiburger, and R. A. Engelking. 1995. Bivalve survey of the Sandy River drainage, Minnesota. 27th Annual meeting of the Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 27-28, 1995, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. R. Evers. 1995. Suitable fish hosts of six freshwater mussels. 27th Annual meeting of the Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 27-28, 1995, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Hove, M. C., C. E. Freiburger, and R. A. Engelking. 1995. Bivalve survey of the Sandy River drainage, Minnesota. The Conservation and Management of Freshwater Mussels II: Initiatives for the Future, October 16-18, 1995, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hove, M. C., E. M. Peterson, R. A. Engelking, M. E. Peteler, and E. R. Evers. 1995. Suitable fish hosts of six freshwater mussels. The Conservation and Management of Freshwater Mussels II: Initiatives for the Future, October 16-18, 1995, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hove, M. C. 1995. Suitable fish hosts and fish attracting behaviors of St. Croix River freshwater mussels. The Conservation and Management of Freshwater Mussels II: Initiatives for the Future, October 16-18, 1995, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. M. Long, M. E. Peteler, and L. A. Sovell. 1994. Suitable fish hosts of three St. Croix River freshwater mussels. 26th Annual meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, February 1-3, 1994, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. M. Long, M. E. Peteler, and L. A. Sovell. 1994. Suitable fish hosts of three freshwater mussels from the St. Croix River, MN. 26th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi River Research Consortium, April 28-29, 1994, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Hove, M. C., R. A. Engelking, E. M. Long, M. E. Peteler, and L. A. Sovell. 1994. Suitable fish hosts of three freshwater mussels. National North American Benthological Society meeting, May 24-27, 1994, Orlando, Florida.

Hove, M. C., and R. J. Neves. 1990. Distribution and life history of the endangered James spinymussel (Pleurobema  collina). Annual Meeting of the North American Benthological Society.

Hove, M. C. and R. J. Neves. 1989. Life history of the federally endangered James River spiny mussel (Pleurobema collina). Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Sciences.

Web page publications

Davies, M., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – rock pocketbook (Arcidens confragosus). www.eol.org.

Delserra, S., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – washboard (Megalonaias nervosa). www.eol.org.

Watson, W., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – pistolgrip (Tritogonia verrucosa). www.eol.org.

Popkin-Hall, Z.., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – yellow sandshell (Lampsilis teres). www.eol.org.

Soma, J., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – Higgins eye (Lampsilis higginsii). www.eol.org.

Vance, M., M. Hove, and S. Boyer. 2011. Encyclopedia of Life – Species overview – butterfly (Ellipsaria lineolata). www.eol.org.

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