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NPPD |
May 21, 2021
Columbus, Neb. – Summer activities will soon be underway and with people getting back out to their favorite lake spots, Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants boaters to remember safe boating practices and the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species.
Invasive species, such as zebra mussels, can very easily be spread from one pond or lake to another if boat owners don’t make sure all the water has been emptied out of their boat at each location it’s used. When zebra mussels get into a waterway, they stick to every surface available and begin multiplying at a rapid pace, many times clogging intake structures to facilities. These reasons are why boaters should always clean, drain and dry their watercraft whenever they’re done using it.