Zebra Mussels in Raystown Lake
An invasive species known as “Zebra Mussels” have been spotted at Raystown Lake.
They’ve been deemed one of the worst aquatic invasive species in the country, according to the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
Alicia Palmer is a Natural Resource Specialist at Raystown Lake who said it was “almost a matter of time” before they got here.
“We found 3 mussels. So, we are going to continually monitor that,”
The small freshwater mussel can damage infrastructure around the lake, attaching to boats, docks, and anything in its path.
They can also harm aquatic life.
“Zebra Mussels are detrimental in that they’re filter feeders, so they will pretty much take out all food sources for every other living thing,” Palmer said.
Zebra Mussels Found in Raystown
An invasive species known as “Zebra Mussels” have been spotted at Raystown Lake.
They’ve been deemed one of the worst aquatic invasive species in the country, according to the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
Alicia Palmer is a Natural Resource Specialist at Raystown Lake who said it was “almost a matter of time” before they got here.
“We found 3 mussels. So, we are going to continually monitor that,”
The small freshwater mussel can damage infrastructure around the lake, attaching to boats, docks, and anything in its path.
They can also harm aquatic life.
“Zebra Mussels are detrimental in that they’re filter feeders, so they will pretty much take out all food sources for every other living thing,” Palmer said.
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