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Zebra mussels are a non-indigenous aquatic species that were accidently introduced to North America in the 1980's. Since the mussel is not native to the North American continent, they have no natural enemies. As a result, their population growth is explosive. Their range will continue to expand naturally as flowing water carries their young to other waters. The mussels are going damage to water supply plants, nuclear and electrical power plants. They are damaging the natural eco-system by eating the food native fish and mussels would eat, hence crowding out native populations. Recreational and commercial boating is affected as the mussels damage boats, fishing populations, and infrastructure. Boaters are asked to help slow the spread by completing the following:
Contact the New York Sea Grant for more information about zebra mussels. 614.292.8949. You can visit their web site at: http://cce.cornell.edu/seagrant/nansc/index.htm or visit The Exotic Species Information Center. Recreational boaters who fish, water ski, race, operate personal watercraft, and SCUBA divers are apt to be in and out of multiple lakes (and sometime in a variety of states) in just a couple of days time. It is important that recreational boaters understand about zebra mussels to help slow the spread. Back to Kansas Boating Home Page
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