Mussels
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Lakes Confirm Zebra Mussels
The number of new zebra mussel finds in 2016 is running close to last year at this time. "Most new zebra mussel infestations are found and reported from late July to mid-August," said Heidi Wolf, DNR invasive species unit supervisor.
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Launch Steward Program Interdicts Zebra Mussels at Deep Creek Lake
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels, an invasive species of shellfish, attached to the propeller and outboard motor of a pontoon boat attempting to launch at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Launch stewards, conducting voluntary boat inspections, identified the mussels earlier this month on a vessel last used on the Monongahela River, where zebra mussels are established.
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Boaters Can Help Combat Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Memorial Day Weekend
Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web, and ultimately impact native and sport fish communities. These mussels spread from one body of water to another by attaching to watercraft, equipment and nearly anything that has been in an infested waterbody.
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Quagga-affected waters grow: AZGFD identifies Apache, Saguaro, Canyon lakes
Conclusive evidence of quagga mussels has recently been discovered at Canyon, Saguaro and Apache lakes, major recreational waters on the Tonto National Forest. Effective May 1, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will list these lakes as AIS-affected waters under AIS Directors Orders #2.
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Boat Quarantined to Prevent Spread of Zebra Mussels
Thanks to the alert eyes of a marina and boat transport service, Arkansas Game and Fish Biologists intercepted a vessel carrying hundreds of invasive zebra mussels before it could be launched in Norfork Lake.
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Zebra Mussels Found in Sherman’s Lake Dean Gilbert
AUSTIN—Zebra mussels have been found in Lake Dean Gilbert in the city of Sherman’s Pecan Grove Park.
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Arkansas Game & Fish Encourages Boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry
During winter, anglers often visit new bodies of water to track down the hot bite. But you may harbor a stowaway in your boat or equipment. Invasive species like zebra mussels can hitch rides on your equipment and spread to new bodies of water where they can take over.
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Boaters Can Help Combat Spread of Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels Over Labor Day Weekend
California agencies fighting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain vigilant over the three-day Labor Day weekend. Quagga on quarter People who launch vessels at any body of water are subject to watercraft inspections and are encouraged to clean, drain and dry their motorized and non-motorized boats, including personal watercraft, and any equipment that comes into contact with the water before and after recreating at a waterway
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Relocation of Endangered Mussels Will Allow for Dam Removal on Michigan's Grand River
Close-up of snuffbox musselThe Department of Natural Resources today announced that the next step to remove the Lyons Dam on the Grand River in Ionia County will proceed as officials start searching for threatened and endangered mussels and moving them out of harm's way.
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Invasive Zebra Mussels Spread Downstream Toward Baltimore Harbor
DNR Calls on Public to Report Suspected Sightings The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed the presence of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymporha) in tributaries of the upper Western Shore near Middle River in Baltimore County.
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