Three more Texas lakes affected by Zebra Mussels
(7/29/16)<http://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20160629b>
ATHENS- Three more Texas lakes are being added to the
list of lakes affected by zebra mussels. Lake Livingston, <http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/specimenviewer.aspx?SpecimenID=1320719>
Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth<http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/specimenviewer.aspx?SpecimenID=1320723>
[downstream of Eagle Mountain Lake] all
tested positive for zebra mussels. As we head into the Independence Day
weekend, these new findings serve as a good reminder to boaters to "Clean,
Drain and Dry" their boats, trailers and gear every time they travel from
one lake to another to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive
species.....
Related Story: Officials move to protect water plant with
arrival of zebra mussels (6/30/16)<http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/tarrant-county/officials-move-to-protect-water-plant-with-arrival-of-zebra-mussels/260835263?utm_source=IMC+weekly+Dreissenid+Digest&utm_campaign=ea69653d6b-Weekly_Dreissenid_Digest+6_24_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_68bd7ec89f-ea69653d6b-11457633>
...... The offspring from just one mussel can create half-a-billion more......
and The mussel that once cost local taxpayers $300 million is still spreading
(6/29/16)<http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20160629-the-mussel-that-once-cost-local-taxpayers-300-million-is-still-spreading.ece?utm_source=IMC+weekly+Dreissenid+Digest&utm_campaign=ea69653d6b-Weekly_Dreissenid_Digest+6_24_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_68bd7ec89f-ea69653d6b-11457633>