Zebra Mussel Research Program Technical Notes

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Section 1 -- Environmental Testing

Miller, A. C., Payne, B. S., and McMahon, R. F. (1992). "The Zebra Mussel: Biology, Ecology, and Recommended Control Strategies," ZMR-1-01

Payne, B. S. and Lowther, D. (1992). "Larval Monitoring in a Chlorine Treatment Program to Prevent Zebra Mussel Settlement in Hydropower Facilities," ZMR-1-02

Barnese, L. (1992). "Louisville District Initiates a Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program," ZMR-1-03

Miller, A. C. and Dye, G. (1992). "Hand-Held Sampler for Zebra Mussel Collection," ZMR-1-04

Miller, A. C., Cathey, H. J., Swor, T., and Tippit, R. (1992). "Developing a Protocol to Ensure Environmental Compliance in a Zebra Mussel Control Program," ZMR-1-05

Payne, B. S. and Lei, J. (1992). "Mussel Filtration Rates Using Natural Versus Artificial Particles in Suspension," ZMR-1-06

Keevin, T., Yarbrough, R., and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Inadvertent Transport of Live Zebra Mussels on Barges Experiences in the St. Louis District, Spring 1992," ZMR-1-07

Beckett, D. C. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Environmental Effect of Zebra Mussels: Riverine Studies Initiated in 1991 and 1992," ZMR-1-08

Miller, A. C. and Barnese, L. E. (1993). "Transport of Live Zebra Mussels by Barge Experiences in the Louisville District, 1992," ZMR-1-09

Tippit, R., Cathey, J., and Swor, T. (1993). "The NEPA Process in a Zebra Mussel Control Program," ZMR-1-10

Tippit, R. and Miller, A. C. (1993). "Evaluating the Susceptibility of Structures to Zebra Mussel Infestation," ZMR-1-11

Tatem, H. and Theriot, E. A. (1993). "Collection of Zebra Mussel Samples for Contaminant Analyses," ZMR-1-12

Payne, B. S. and Aldridge, D. (1993). "Acclimation Response of Zebra Mussels to Laboratory Testing," ZMR-1-13

Beckett, D. C. and Theriot, E. (1994). "Environmental Effects of Zebra Mussel Infestation," ZMR-1-14

Howe, P. H., Masters, E., Atteberry, R., Redmon, P., and Theriot, E. (1994). "A Summary of Federal Regulations Related to Use of FIFRA-Registered Biocides and Region 5, USEPA, Use of These Biocides for Zebra Mussel Control," ZMR-1-15

Tatem, H. and Theriot, E. (1994). "Bioaccumulation of Contaminants by Zebra Mussels," ZMR-1-16

Denson, D. R. and Wang, S. Y. (1994). "Distinguishing Zebra Mussels from Quagga Mussels by Sperm Examination," ZMR-1-17

Dye, G. (1994). "Zebra Mussel Infestation at Black Rock Lock, Buffalo, New York," ZMR-1-18

Hubertz, E. (1994). "Procedure for Measuring the Force Required to Remove Zebra Mussels from Substrate," ZMR-1-19

Barnese, L., Meyer, R., and Svirbely, J. E. (1994). "Reports of Zebra Mussel Attachment to Ohio River Division Water Quality Monitors," ZMR-1-20

Lei, J. and Miller, A. C. (1994). "Shell Shape Differences in Dreissena spp.," ZMR-1-21

Burns, F. M. (1994). "Registration Process Required by the USEPA for a New Pesticide," ZMR-1-22

Yager, T. (1994). "Zebra Mussels at Lock and Dam 6, Upper Mississippi River, January 1994," ZMR-1-23

Felder, D. (1994). "Distinguishing the Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, and Conrad's False Mussel Based on Shell Morphology," ZMR-1-24

Tippit, R. (1994). "Use of Bridal Veil to Collect Zebra Mussels," ZMR-1-25

Tatem, H. E. (1995). "Toxicity and Environmental Effects of Disposal of Contaminated Zebra Mussels," ZMR-1-26

Roper, J., Cherry, D., and Simmers, J. (1995). "Sediment Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Contaminants in the Zebra Mussel at Times Beach, Buffalo, New York," ZMR-1-27

Wong, G. S. (1995). "Periodic Inspection at Black Rock Lock--A Review of Procedure," ZMR-1-28

Miller, A. C., Payne, B. S., and Burns, F. M. (1995). "Introduction and Spread of Dreissena polymorpha in the U.S. Inland Waterway System, 1992-93," ZMR-1-29

Yager, T. (1995). "Zebra Mussel Densities in St. Paul District, 1991-94," ZMR-1-30

Laney, E. and Schooley, J. (1995). "Status of Zebra Mussel Infestation in Oklahoma," ZMR-1-31

Armistead, D. C. (1995). "Tolerances of Zebra Mussels to Various Temperatures in the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, 1988-1992," ZMR-1-32

James, W.F., and J.W. Barko (1998). "Influences of Zebra Mussels on Conditions at the Sediment-Water Interface," ZMR-1-33

Kraak, M.H.S., Scholten, M.C.Th., Peeters, W.H.M., and de Kock, W.Chr. (1998). "Impacts of Zebra Mussel Infestations on Water Quality," ZMR-1-34

James, W.F. and H.L. Eakin (1998). " Nutrient Regeneration by Zebra Musssels: Implications for the Phosphorus budget of Lake Pepin, Upper Mississippi River," ZMR-1-35

Section 2 -- Control Methods

Race, T. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Thermal Sprayed Coatings," ZMR-2-01

Race, T. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Cooper-Based Marine Antifoulants," ZMR-2-02

Race, T. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Zinc Rich Paints," ZMR-2-03

Wong, S. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "High-Pressure Water Jetting and Carbon Dioxide Pellet Blasting," ZMR-2-04

Race, T. (1992). "Construction Materials That Act as Deterrents to Zebra Mussel Attachment," ZMR-2-05

Gunnison, K. (1992). "Vendors That Provide Services and Equipment for Zebra Mussel Control," ZMR-2-06

Race, T. (1992). "Accelerated Corrosion of Ferrous Metals Resulting from Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-2-07

Race, T. (1992). "Nontoxic Foul-Release Coatings for Zebra Mussel Control," ZMR-2-08

Payne, B. S. (1992). "Freeze Survival of Aerially Exposed Zebra Mussels," ZMR-2-09

Payne, B. S. (1992). "Aerial Exposure and Mortality of Zebra Mussels," ZMR-2-10

Payne, B. S. (1992). "Upper Temperature Limits of Zebra Mussels as Indicated by Respiration Rates," ZMR-2-11

Miller, A. C. and Freitag, T. (1992). "Use of a Copper-Containing Epoxy Material to Protect a Bay Class Tug from Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-2-12

Jin, L. (1992). "Use of Decreased Air Pressure under Laboratory Conditions to Increase Zebra Mussel Mortality," ZMR-2-13

McMahon, R., Ussery, T. A., and Clarke, M. (1994). "Review of Zebra Mussel Control Methods," ZMR-2-14

Race, T. and Miller, A. C. (1994). "Metal Leaching Versus Antifoulant Control Efficacy," ZMR-2-15

Boelman, S. (1995). "Use of Thermal Treatment at Shawnee Fossil Fuel Plant," ZMR-2-16

Boelman, S. and Fischenich, C. (1995). "Update on Floating Plant Components Susceptible to Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-2-17

Kaster, J. L. (1995). "Use of an Air Injection System to Control Zebra Mussels, May1994," ZMR-2-18

Race, T. (1998). "Comparison of the Component-Level Performance of Anti-Zebra Mussel Coating Systems with Research Coupon Results," ZMR-2-19

Ussery, T.A. and Miller, A.C. (1998). "Effects of Forced Hot Air on Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Mortality," ZMR-2-20

Payne, B.S., Miller, A., and Adarns, G. (1998). "Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Concentrations on Survivorship in Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)," ZMR-2-21

Mackie, G. L., Lowery, P., and Cooper, C. (2000). "Plasma Pulse Technology to Control Zebra Mussel Biofouling," ZMR-2-22

Miller, A. C. and Lowry, P. (2000). "Controlling Zebra Mussels, Quagga Mussels, and Biofilm Growth with the Plasma Sparker," ZMR-2-23

Section 3 -- Control Strategies

Miller, A. C., Ingram, J., and Race, T. (1992). "Controlling Zebra Mussel Infestations on Flap Gates Associated with Drainage Structures," ZMR-3-01

Miller, A. C. and Neilson, F. (1992). "Controlling Zebra Mussel Infection in Fire Prevention Systems in Locks that Use Raw Water," ZMR-3-02

Payne, B. S. and Gawarecki, E. (1992). "Control of Zebra Mussel Infestations on Floating Plant of the U.S. Army Engineer District, Buffalo," ZMR-3-03

Ingram, J. (1992). "Strategies for Zebra Mussel Infestations on Waterway Gauging Stations," ZMR-3-04

Bivens, T., Dardeau, T., and Payne, B. S. (1992). "Components of Hydropower Projects Sensitive to Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-3-05

Ingram, J. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Environmentally Sound Zebra Mussel Control Strategies at Drainage Structures, Pumping Stations, and Water Intakes," ZMR-3-06

Palermo, M. (1992). "Components of Vessels and Dredges Susceptible to Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-3-07

Neilson, F. M. (1992). "Components of Navigation Locks and Dams Sensitive to Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-3-08

McMahon, R. F., Ussery, T. A., and Clarke, M. (1993). "Control of Zebra Mussels in Service Water," ZMR-3-09

Chang, T. J. and Miller, A. C. (1993). "Use of Reduced Pressure to Accelerate Death of Zebra Mussels," ZMR-3-10

Miller, A. C. and Wells, M. (1993). "Use of Removable Intake Screens to Reduce Maintenance Problems Associated with Zebra Mussels," ZMR-3-11

Tippit, R. (1993). "Use of Hot-Dip Zinc to Protect a Steel Pipe," ZMR-3-12

Miller, A. C. and Nimmo, R. (1993). "Use of a Water-Level Transmitter Not Affected by Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-3-13

Miller, A. C. and Nimmo R. (1993). "Modification of Water Intakes to Reduce Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-3-14

Bivens, T. and Dardeau, T. (1993). "Development of a Zebra Mussel Control Strategy for the Cheatham Power Plant," ZMR-3-15

Tippit, R. (1993). "A Proactive Zebra Mussel Infestation Impact Reduction Strategy," ZMR-3-16

Gawarecki, E. (1994). "Buffalo District Floating Plant Experience with Zebra Mussels," ZMR-3-17

Netherland, M.D., Getsinger, K.D., and Theriot, E. (1998). "Chemical Control Research Strategy for Zebra Mussels," ZMR-3-18

Mitchell, R. and Gu, J.D. (1998). "Use of Microorganisms and Their Metabolites for Zebra Mussel Control," ZMR-3-19

Robinson, L., Kuhlo, M., Dardeau, T. Jr., and Bivens, T. (1998). "Design of an In-line Backwash Filtration System for Barkley Dam, Kentucky," ZMR-3-20

Kennedy, R. H., and Açkakaya, H. R. (1999). "Development of an Age-structured Metapopulation Model of Zebra Mussels of Engineers," ZMR-3-21

Smythe, A. G., and Dardeau, E. A., Jr. (1999). "Overview of Electrical Technologies for Controlling Dreissenids, with Emphasis on Pulse-Power Systems," ZMR-3-22

Section 4 -- Miscellaneous Zebra Mussel Information

Wong, G. S. and Miller, A. C. (1992). "Susceptibility of Different Ages of Concrete to Zebra Mussel Infestation," ZMR-4-01

Miller, A. C. and Lei, J. (1993). "A Method for Calculating the Total Mass of Zebra Mussels," ZMR-4-02

Miller, A. C., Neilson, F., and Gunnison, K. (1993). "Susceptibility of Navigation Locks to Zebra Mussel Infestations," ZMR-4-03

Shafer, D. (1993). "A Preliminary Examination of Odor Problems Caused by Decaying Zebra Mussels," ZMR-4-04

Harrington, M., Knowlton, J., Mattice, J., Claudi, R., and Bivens, T. (1993). "Strategies Employed by the Power Industry to Reduce or Eliminate Problems Caused by Zebra Mussels," ZMR-4-05

Lei, J. (1993). "Estimation of Filtration Rate of Zebra Mussels," ZMR-4-06

Denson, D. R., and Wang, S. Y. (1994). "Reproductive Cycle of Zebra Mussels," ZMR-4-07

Dye, G., Cremeans, W. L., Jr., Bartelt, G., Barnese-Walz, L., Willis, R. M., Case, J. I. Jr., Russo, E. J. Jr., Park, M., Nord, B., Fowles, J. M., Rapp, J., Minchew, C., Litherland, P. M., and Buchanan, R.E. Jr. (1995). "Status of Zebra Mussels, Spring 1994," ZMR-4-08