Quagga and Zebra Mussels

Reclamation's Invasive Mussel Research Laboratory Awarded Colorado Governor's Award for High Impact Research - Reclamation's Invasive Mussel Research Laboratory in Denver, Colo., has been selected by CO-Labs to receive its 2012 Governor's Award for High Impact Research. The lab was recognized for its advances in the early detection of invasive zebra and quagga mussels and evaluation of potential control methods. More...

Silicone Foul Release Coatings Show Most Promise at Managing Quagga and Zebra Mussels at Water and Hydropower Facilities - Reclamation has found that silicone foul release coatings may be an important tool for mitigating invasive quagga and zebra mussels' impacts to water and hydropower infrastructure. Allen D. Skaja, Ph.D., PCS, of Reclamation's Technical Service Center tested more than 50 coatings and metal alloys over three years at Parker Dam on the Colorado River. More... | Report | Video

Invasive Mussel Detection and Monitoring Program for Reclamation Reservoirs - In order to stay ahead of mussel infestations and to help guide preventative and mitigation measures, in 2009 Reclamation began a monitoring and detection program for many of its reservoirs determined most at risk of mussel exposure and infestation. More...

The Equipment Inspetion and Cleaning Manual has been updated for 2012 - Reclamation has updated the Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species. This manual provides guidance for inspection and cleaning of vehicles and equipment to limit the spread of invasive species from one site to another. More... | Manual

Water Recreationists Encouraged to Prevent Spread of Invasive Mussels - the Bureau of Reclamation and multiple federal, state, and local agencies are actively encouraging water recreationists to remain vigilant in preventing the transport and spread of harmful aquatic invasive species to un-infested water bodies by following the standard precautionary steps of "Clean, Drain, and Dry." More...

New Melones Lake and Lake Berryessa Quagga and Zebra Mussel Self-Certification. If you will be boating at New Melones Lake or Lake Berryessa in California this summer, make sure you self-certify that your boat is free from the invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels. New Melones Information | Lake Berryessa Information