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Mussel invasion feared at South County lakes; Boats may face inspection next year

Posted by: Maven on September 4, 2009 at 9:16 am

From the Monterey County Herald:

“This may be the last Labor Day weekend without vessel inspections at two Monterey County-owned lakes that are popular with boaters.

The inspections would be part of an effort to prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels, invasive species that can clog water pipelines and screens, reducing pumping capabilities for power and water treatment facilities.

The mussels can move from infested areas to new sites on watercraft such as boats and Jet Skis that are not properly cleaned. They can live out of water for up to a week.

County water officials have given the go-ahead for staff to prepare and implement an invasive species prevention plan, which could include inspections of thousands of boats launching at Lake San Antonio and Lake Nacimiento each year. …”

Read more from the Monterey County Herald by clicking here.

September 4, 2009 · Filed Under Invasive Plants & Species

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