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Clamicide: Scientists prepare to eradicate larger areas of Asian clam infestation this summer

Posted by: Maven on March 20, 2010 at 5:07 am

From the Tahoe Daily Tribune:

“SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Clams beware — the scientists are out to get you; consider the Fourth of July your judgment day.

This summer Tahoe scientists will continue to eradicate portions of the Asian clam population in Lake Tahoe by putting rubber tarps over areas of their nesting grounds. As proven by tests last summer, the tarps suffocate the clams and can kill off small populations. After the Fourth of July, scientists will test the method on larger areas — two half-acre plots near Lakeside Marina and Marla Bay.

“We don’t have a day nailed down yet; we need to make sure we are operating in a manner that works for the water purveyors,” said Ted Thayer, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Aquatic Invasive Species Program manager.

The thumbnail-size clams were discovered in small groups in 2002. Since then, they have grown in population and cover many areas along Tahoe’s southeast shore. … “

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March 20, 2010 · Filed Under Lake Tahoe, the Sierras & foothills

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