Friday, July 8, 2016

Three more Texas lakes affected by Zebra Mussels

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.....