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Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infested and Detected Waters

This map shows where Quagga and Zebra Mussels have infested or been detected in Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs or facilities. Infestation means that colonies of adult mussels have been found and confirmed to be growing and reproducing. Detection means that microscopic Quagga or Zebra Mussel larvae have been detected through testing of waters by the Bureau of Reclamation using cross-polarized light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and DNA testing.   The presence of microscopic mussel larvae does not necessarily mean that a water body will become infested with adult mussel colonies. 

Map showing mussels in the 17 western states

Waters Infested with Adult Mussel Colonies

Quagga Larvae Detected in Waters

Zebra Larvae Detected in Waters

Quagga & Zebra Larvae Detected in Waters

Lake Pleasant
Arizona

Lake Havasu
Arizona & California

Lake Mead
Arizona & Nevada

Lake Mohave
Arizona & Nevada

Cheney Reservoir
Kansas

San Justo Reservoir
California

 

Central Arizona Project
Arizona

Coachella Canal
California

Imperial Reservoir
Arizona & California

Lake Arrowhead
California

O'Neill Forebay
California

San Luis Reservoir
California

Blue Mesa Reservoir
Colorado

Lake Granby
Colorado

Rifle Gap Reservoir
Colorado

Shadow Mountain Res.
Colorado

Willow Creek Reservoir
Colorado

Lovewell Reservoir
Kansas

Sumner Reservoir
New Mexico

Lahontan Reservoir
Nevada

Rye Patch Reservoir
Nevada

Fort Cobb Reservoir
Oklahoma

Foss Reservoir
Oklahoma

Lake Thunderbird
Oklahoma

Red Fleet Reservoir
Utah

Sand Hollow Reservoir
Utah

Electric Lake
Utah

Grand Lake
Colorado

Pueblo Reservoir
Colorado

Last updated: 4/30/12