Zebra Mussels

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What are zebra mussels?

Zebra mussels are a small, destructive invasive species that can spread across Texas by hitching a ride on boats and trailers. They grow to only about 1 ½ inches and develop a distinctive zebra-striped shell. One zebra mussel can produce up to one million microscopic larvae. Zebra mussels can cause tremendous environmental and economic damage – hurting aquatic life, damaging your boat, hindering water recreation and even threatening your water supply.

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“Since 1990, zebra mussels have spread to all Great Lakes and 29 states by hitching rides on boats moving between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins. ”

                         National WIldlife Federation



“The zebra mussel cost the power industry alone $3.1 billion in the 1993-1999 period, with its impact on industries, businesses, and communities over $5 billion”.

                         US Army Corps of Engineers.