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Zebra Mussels Found in Tioga County Lake
First Time Zebra Mussels Discovered in Pennsylvania
Tributary to Susquehanna River
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Environmental
Protection and Fish and Boat Commission officials, along with
Pennsylvania Sea Grant, today confirmed the discovery of zebra
mussels in Cowanesque Lake, Tioga County. This marks the first
time zebra mussels, Driessena polymorpha, have been discovered
in a Pennsylvania waterway in the Susquehanna River watershed.
Invasive species like zebra mussels pose serious threats because
of their potential to foul industrial facilities and plug public
water supply intakes that draw from infested waters. Invasive
species also can interfere with the operation of locks and dams
on rivers, or damage boat hulls and engines.
Zebra mussels threaten aquatic ecosystems because of their
ability to filter about a quart of water per day. While water
clarity is improved during this process, the zebra mussels disrupt
the food chain by removing plankton, which supports the existence
of native mussels and fish.
"Public education is key to preventing the spread of zebra
mussel infestations, as well as for protecting the many unspoiled
Pennsylvania waterways we all enjoy," said Department of
Environmental Protection Deputy Secretary for Water Management
Cathy Curran Myers.
The Pennsylvania Zebra Mussel Monitoring Network first discovered
the mussels in Cowanesque Reservoir on May 17 as part of a routine
monitoring visit. Verification analyses were conducted by DEP
and Pennsylvania Sea Grantto confirm the species of mussel. Since
the discovery, Pennsylvania Sea Grant has worked with the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to alert visitors and assess the degree
of the mussels' presence in the lake.
Zebra mussels are prolific breeders and, since they are not
a native species, have no natural predators, making control and
clean-up methods difficult, very expensive and generally unsuccessful.
The best control is to limit the spread of zebra mussels by cleaning
boats and equipment before and after use.
"The introduction of invasive species like zebra mussels
can have a substantial and lasting impact on the balance of aquatic
life in a waterway," said Doug Austen, Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission's executive director. "Anglers and boaters
should exercise great care when moving from one waterway to another
that they don't inadvertently move an aquatic nuisance species
with them."
Adult zebra mussels can be found in other Pennsylvania waters,
including Lake Erie, the Ohio River and lower portions of the
Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. The mussels have also been reported
in Edinboro and Sandy lakes in northwestern Pennsylvania, as well
as upper French Creek in Crawford County.
The zebra mussel is native to the Black and Caspian seas region
of Eastern Europe. They were introduced to this country around
1986 when ocean-going ships released infested ballast water into
the lower Great Lakes.
The Pennsylvania Zebra Mussel Monitoring Network is sponsored
by DEP, Pennsylvania Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's Coastal Zone Management Program to help slow
the spread of invasive mussels in the commonwealth's rivers, streams
and lakes.
For more information on zebra mussels, visit the Pennsylvania
Sea Grant invasive species Web site at http://www.pserie.psu.edu/seagrant/publications/ais.htm.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Web site: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/
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Zebra Rug!
by Silent One ...
Zebra rugs or zebra print rugs are hot commodities these days.
These rugs are patterned after the irregular patterns in the actually
animals coat. While zebra rugs tend to just be prints, it is possible
to find a zebra skin rug as well. Of course, the more environmentally
friendly choice is the zebra print rug.
Zebra rugs are not hard to come by. They are available in the
"natural" colors of the animals which is a white and
brown mix. But, you can also find them in varying color schemes
to match just about any room or area. Zebra rugs don't always
look natural as you can even find them in hot pink and blue!
To find a zebra rug to purchase for your home, check out the
widely available items online. First, you can find them in rug
specialty stores as well, or if not, you should be able to order
them through those dealers. Otherwise, if you would like the convenience
and wide selection, check out the multitude zebra rugs that are
available online. To find such places, simply type into any major
search engine the words, "zebra rug" and you will find
many links to pages of zebra rugs with many dealers near and far.
Also, to find them you may try to look in home improvement stores
as they tend to carry a larger line of area rugs than most department
stores.
Zebra rugs can be a stylish addition to any home, Of course,
the cost of these rugs can very depending on size, authenticity,
and if it’s a zebra print or a zebra skin rug. In order to
find the right type, price range, and color scheme for your home
in a zebra rug, do some additional research. Seeing as many choices
as possible will give you more selection and help in your search
for the perfect zebra rug.
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