You've seen the headlines. Zebra mussels have infested Lake Travis. But what does that really mean? What impact is that having on our beloved waterways? Earlier this month, volunteers with the annual Lake Travis Cleanup got a glimpse into the extent of the problem. Each year, hundreds of people volunteer...
From the Colorado River Alliance - Zebra Mussels in the Texas Colorado River: Status, Threats, and Potential Solutions On Friday, June 15th, please join the Colorado River Alliance for a lunchtime presentation on some very unwelcome new arrivals in the Colorado River -- invasive zebra mussels. These...
Earlier this summer, zebra mussels were discovered at Lake Travis. Now they've made it to Lake Austin. Staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the City of Austin first made the discovery of adult zebra mussels (attached to marina floatation devices and a barge near the Walsh Boat Landing) earlier this month. More...
By now you might have heard that invasive zebra mussels have been discovered in Lake Travis...
They have arrived. The dreaded zebra mussel has officially been found in Lake Travis. What are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels are a rapidly producing invasive species that were first found in Texas in 2009. Since then, they have spread to 11 lakes, now including Lake Travis. Why are people worried about them? According to Texas Parks...