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Harmful invasive species found at Medina Lake; Lake Placid now fully infested with zebra mussels

Harmful invasive species found at Medina Lake; Lake Placid now ‘fully infested’ with zebra mussels Zebra mussels could spread downstream, TPWD officials warn Tags:  SAN ANTONIO – Invasive zebra mussels that are known to harm wildlife have been detected at Medina Lake and could spread to nearby waterways, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TPWD on Tuesday announced that the detection marks the first time zebra mussels have been found in the San Antonio River Basin. They were detected on Feb. 11 when someone showed TPWD officials an image of a zebra mussel at a boat ramp near Haby’s Cove. Biologists soon after discovered two zebra mussels attached to rocks in the area near Red Cove Marina.

Zebra mussels detected at Medina Lake, Lake Placid designated as infested

Zebra mussels detected at Medina Lake, Lake Placid designated as “infested” Zebra Mussels. Courtesy: Texas Parks and Wildlife By KLTV Digital Media Staff | March 16, 2021 at 10:27 AM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:27 AM AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has detected invasive zebra mussels at Medina Lake and Lake Placid will be re-classified as “fully infested.” Infested status signifies that there is now evidence of an established, reproducing population of zebra mussels in the lake. The detection in Medina Lake, located near Bandera, marks the first introduction of invasive zebra mussels in the San Antonio River Basin. On Feb. 11, a member of the public submitted a report with a photo to TPWD of a zebra mussel located at a boat ramp near the mouth of Haby’s Cove. Shortly after the winter storms, TPWD staff conducted searches at the site where the original mussel was found and near Red Cove Marina. Biologists located two ze

Zebra mussels found in San Antonio River basin

5of5 Zebra mussels are spreading like wildfire yet again, and this year, they re closer to San Antonio than ever. Lake Placid, which is 36 miles outside of San Antonio, was designated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as “fully infested on Tuesday, while Lake Medina was named positive for the pests. The discovery of the invasive species at Medina marks the first time the critters have been found in the San Antonio river basin, according to TPWD. The mollusk spreads when aquatic equipment, like boats, are not cleaned and dried properly before being moved and used on uninfected waters. The department said in a press release that they investigated the Medina infestation after a lake visitor sent a photo of the striped creatures near a boat ramp by Haby s Cove.

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