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Help stop the spread of quagga muscles
By Jeff
Barnes
Helix Water District
Helix is requesting boaters be vigilant when bringing boats
to Lake Jennings. The spreading infestation of the invasive,
non-indigenous quagga mussel has put all of the region's lakes
on high alert. They have recently been discovered in nearby
San Vicente Reservoir and several other local lakes.
It is
anticipated that there will soon be mandatory decontamination
of all water vessels using area lakes, but until that time
we are asking for voluntary cooperation to help stop the spread
of this organism.
When bringing
a boat to Lake Jennings and after leaving the Lake boaters
should:
- Flush
the engine, bilge and live bait well
- Check
to make sure that trailer and boat are free of vegetation
and debris
- Power-wash
the boat if possible
For more
information about preventing the spread of Quagga Mussels,
visit:
California
Department of Fish and Game
100th
Meridian Initiative - "Zap the Zebra" brochure
(PDF file is 3.2 MB - allow extra time to download)
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