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<br />• Why are they a problem? ~
<br />- Very rapid growth, grow to hundreds of thousands per square meter
<br />- Adults can attach to boats, larvae can be transported in boat water or flow downstream
<br />• Potential Impacts to Water Transport/Delivery ,~,
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<br />- Clogs pumps, pipes up to 3' dia, intakes, oudets and structures ~~~~~ ~+{h~ !
<br />- Affects taste/smell of dnnking water, hydropower, agriculture x~~ ~`°"` ~;,~ '~
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<br />- Has cost billions across the country - titi=~ " ~`
<br />• Potential Impacts to Water Based Recreation ~ ~
<br />- Clogs boat intakes, damages marinas, docks ~''
<br />- Requires new boat policies, requiring inspections and cleanings
<br />• Potential for Game Fish and Endangered Fish Impacts
<br />- In other states it has had major impacts to fisheries by removing nutrients form water column
<br />- Could have impacts to shorebirds or waterfowl as well
<br />BEACHES / RECREATION IMPACTS
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<br />Zebra Mussels clog beaches, have sharp --- ,
<br />shelis and leave behind a noxious odor. ~ ~
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