Zebra mussel monitoring research program at the Bureau of Reclamation summary of 1996 monitoring activities. Technical memo
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) manages water related resources in 17 western states, west of the Mississippi River. The agency is the nation`s sixth largest hydroelectric power generator. Reclamation projects include 343 storage dams and reservoirs (308 of these sites offer a variety of recreation activities), 58 hydroelectric power plants, and 54,550 miles of canals and other conveyance and distribution facilities. Infestation by zebra mussels would very likely have a dramatic effect on Reclamation`s ability to provide these services and manage facilities. It is presently known only to occur in the navigable portion of the Arkansas River as far West as Tulsa, Oklahoma. In order to provide early detection of zebra mussels in at-risk facilities, monitoring activities continued in 1996. Also, the sensitivity testing of the bridal veil method was continued.
- Research Organization:
- Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO (United States). Technical Service Center
- OSTI ID:
- 492356
- Report Number(s):
- PB--97-162101/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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