Invasive zebra mussels now found in upper Colorado River. What does it mean for Lake Mead?
… Nevada waterways are currently free of zebra and golden mussels. But, Nevada officials and water managers are preparing for what it could mean if the zebra or golden mussels find their way into Lake Mead and other state water bodies and using their experience with quagga mussels as a baseline. Research shows that if quagga and zebra mussels are found in the same area, quagga dominate zebra mussels, according to Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) Regional Water Quality Manager Todd Tietjen. Research also shows that golden mussels could outperform both of them, “which is why we are really ramping up our detection efforts.”
Other invasive species news:
- South Tahoe Now (Calif.): All hands on deck to protect Tahoe – 72 watercraft intercepted with invasive species
