04-18-2015, 05:54 AM
The small benefit derived from having the mussels attach to artificial structures is far outweighed by the damage they do. Go on line and read about the cost to remove them from water intakes, clogging pumps, filters, and the like. Another MAJOR problem is the waste products produced from large populations of mussels. They will form a noxious blanket over an area, removing the oxygen and killing everything in the area. THEN, as the dead mussels decompose, they STINK. The empty shells also foul the beach/shoreline. They are razor sharp and you cannot walk on them barefoot.
There is nothing positive about Quagga/Zebra Mussels. They are a total disaster!! Don't wish them on anyone !!
Regarding Red Ears, there is a good chance that they will be introduced at Powell. Have not heard the final result on that yet, but that was one of the suggestions of the panel looking at the management plan for Powell.
Lots to come yet on this issue !! Check out the other thread on Mussels in Deer Creek started by Rancid Crabtree !!
There is nothing positive about Quagga/Zebra Mussels. They are a total disaster!! Don't wish them on anyone !!
Regarding Red Ears, there is a good chance that they will be introduced at Powell. Have not heard the final result on that yet, but that was one of the suggestions of the panel looking at the management plan for Powell.
Lots to come yet on this issue !! Check out the other thread on Mussels in Deer Creek started by Rancid Crabtree !!