15 results for Dreissena polymorpha (zebra mussel)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
2712 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field Accumulations of dead shells on shorelines and beaches are capable of cutting the barefeet of swimmers. 14768
3109 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field Because zebra mussels used the shipwrecks as attachment substrates, they may have contributed to the elevated concentrations of toxic metals on the shipwrecks. Fine particulate matter which zebra mussels filtered and deposited was found to be highly contaminated with toxic metals. 23768
3580 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal Field Juvenile zebra mussels can also grow on aquatic macrophytes which would provide additional food resources for round gobies. St. Clair River 20837
5229 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field The presence of Dreissena polymorpha in Minnesota waters impacts the harvest of minnows for bait sales, as infested areas cannot be harvested without special permit. This impacts the availability of bait for anglers. Minnesota, USA 38008
5308 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field The threat of the spread of Dreissena polymorpha has made some authorities change the way water bodies are used, restricting watercraft from entering lakes to prevent new infestations. LAK Reservoir, Montana, USA 38231
5382 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field The presence of Dreissena polymorpha in recreational lakes creates long wait times for lake use as cleaning protocols and checks must be followed to prevent the spread of the species via watercraft hitchiking. Colorado, USA 38598
5563 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal Field Boats launching at Highline Lake will continue to be subject to inspection and decontamination protocols prior to launching. All boats must be clean, drained, and dry prior to launching at Highline Lake. Upon exiting the lake, all boaters will have their boat inspected and decontaminated and will be issued a blue receipt that indicates it was last used on a body of water with a known aquatic nuisance species. Boaters can expect decreased ramp hours and longer exit wait times when boating resumes at Highline in May. Highline Lake, Colorado in the United States 39780
5565 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational Field Lady Bird Lake had to be lowered in order for Dreissena polymorpha to be cleaned from the gates of Longhorn Dam. Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas 39783
5722 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal N/A Zebra mussels form shoals of shell debris on beaches, detracting from their recreational and aesthetic value Great Lakes, Michigan 40104
6009 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal Field Aquatic Nuisance Species inspectors will be on-site to conduct prelaunch inspections of trailered and motorized boats launching on to the McPhee Reservoir to help stop the spread of Dreissena polymorpha. McPhee Reservoir, Colorado 41354
6318 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Observational N/A Positive eDNA detection of Dreissena polymorpha caused officials to close motorized boating for a weekend on Clear Lake while inspection stations were set up, and long-term rules for motorized crafts on the lake were changed in response to the eDNA detection. Wasagaming, Manitoba 41575
6416 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal Field Mussel-sniffing dogs are being used to inspect boats prior to entering the water at Lake Lopez, San Luis California. Lake Lopez, San Luis Obispo, California 41922
6417 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal Field Dreissena polymorpha populations can harm watercraft. Lake Lopez, San Luis Obispo, California 41922
7400 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal N/A Dreissena polymorpha are known to damage recreational boats. 42296
8291 Dreissena polymorpha Recreation Anecdotal N/A Navigational and recreational boating can be affected by increased drag from attached mussels. Small mussels can get into engine cooling systems, causing overheating and damage. Navigational buoys have been sunk under the weight of attached zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). Fishing gear can be fouled if left in the water for long periods. Deterioration of dock pilings has increased when they are encrusted with zebra mussels. 19113

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