Dallas zebra mussels

Darrel Williams will take over for the injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the Chiefs backfield, but will he see the football enough to make a difference? Grapevine Lake Now 'Fully Infested' With Invasive Zebra Mussels If you have stored your boat in the water at a lake with zebra mussels, it is likely infested with zebra mussels.

Geological Survey in Grapevine Lake. North Texas Flooding Sparks Concerns About Zebra Mussels Another problem from the record rains and lake flooding North Texans are seeing, is what experts believe will be a wide spread problem with zebra mussel infestation. Invasive Zebra Mussels Found In Lake Waco The rapidly reproducing mollusks are originally from Eurasia and can clog public-water intake pipes, harm boats and cut simmers.

Widespread amounts of 2" to 3" of rainfall are possible. Darrel Williams will take over for the injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the Chiefs backfield, but will he see the football enough to make a difference?

Texas Kicks Off Campaign To Halt Spread Of Zebra Mussels Texas has kicked off a public awareness campaign to help stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels as boaters prepare for the summer.

Zebra Mussels Move Into Denton Water System They are a species about the size of a dime, but the damage they are causing will cost one city millions. Zebra mussels have moved from Lake Ray Roberts into the water system in Denton. State Toughens Zebra Mussel Attack In 17 Counties A state commission has made permanent requirements for boaters to clean, dry and drain their watercraft before and after entering lakes and streams in 17 North Texas counties.

These findings indicate that zebra mussels are established, and a population is developing in the lake. We hope that the impacts to fish populations are minimal on Grapevine and want to stress to boaters to clean, drain, and dry their boats when leaving any reservoir. Currently, zebra mussels are found in 30 Texas reservoirs across five river basins as well as in river reaches downstream of infested lakes.

These invaders can litter shorelines with sharp shells, impact recreation, harm aquatic life, damage boats and clog water intakes. If you have stored your boat in the water at a lake with zebra mussels, it is likely infested with zebra mussels. Before moving it to another lake, call TPWD at for guidance on decontamination. A status map of these lakes can be found at tpwd. The transport of aquatic invasive species can result in legal trouble for boaters or transporters. Boaters are also required to drain all water from their boat and onboard receptacles, including bait buckets, before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water.