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County Steps Up Effort to Stop "Aquatic Hitchhikers" in Lakes

October 11, 2011 -- Here’s an item on Tuesday’s meeting of the county supervisors – declaring a state of emergency on the mussels that already have infested a number of water bodies in the state.

I’m glad to see this being addressed, for smaller lakes inside and out of the county. Lake Tahoe has done a effective job, requiring inspections to stop quagga and zebra mussels. But more needs to be done for the other lakes and reservoirs in Truckee and the surrounding area.

We spent some time up in the Gold Lake region this summer (Sierra County), and there was no enforcement going on while boats were going on and off the boat ramp. The risk is huge. Read the full story to get the details.

"With the recommendation of the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Board recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Truckee River Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program to collaborate in the exclusion of Dreissenid Mussels and other aquatic invasive species from the lakes and reservoirs in the Truckee area.

“This proposed resolution requests the Governor declare a statewide emergency and encourages state action on items including allowing local jurisdictions the same enforcement powers as State Fish and Game in regards to trailered watercraft quarantines, an enhanced state surveillance at its border stations, and a robust educational program so Californians can appreciate the prevention of Dreissenid Mussels from infesting more water bodies."

The Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers web site is part of the ANS Task Force public
awareness campaign and is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and the U.S. Coast Guard.