STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE MUSSELS!
Zebra nad quagga mussels are destructive invasive species that can ruin shorelines, impact recreation, hurt aquatic life, damage boats, and even clog water intakes, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. If you’ve been on an infested lake and don’t properly clean, drain and dry your boat or gear, you are at high risk for spreading invasive mussels to other lakes.
TEXAS LAKES KNOWN TO HAVE INVASIVE MUSSELS
NOTE: Click on a lake's marker to see the name of the lake and its level of infestation. Definitions of Levels of Infestation -- Infested Lake: has an established, reproducing population. Tested Positive: multiple/repeated detections of invasive mussels at that lake (but no reproducing population).
CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY.
CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY.
Zebra and quagga mussels start as microscopic larvae and grow to only 1.5 inches long. They can spread across Texas by hitching a ride on your boat, trailer or gear. Do your part to protect Texas lakes. Always clean, drain and dry your boat. It's the law -- fines up to $500.
STORE YOUR BOAT ON A LAKE?
If you've stored your boat in the water on a lake known to have zebra or quagga mussels or find these invasive mussels attached to your boat, it needs to be decontaminated. Call the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (512) 389-4848 for guidance before moving it.
Learn more about invasive mussels.
IT’S THE LAW. FINES UP TO $500.
Possession or transportation of zebra or quagga mussels in Texas is illegal. Boaters must also drain all water from their boats, including live wells, bait buckets, bilges, motors and any other receptacles or water intake systems before leaving or approaching public waters. This applies to all types and sizes of boats. Violations are Class C misdemeanors for the first offense, punishable with a fine of up to $500. Learn more.
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KEEP TEXAS LAKES FUN FOR EVERYONE.
CAMPAIGN PARTNERS
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has developed this public awareness campaign to stop the spread of zebra mussels.
This campaign is made possible by a coalition of partners, including:
Trinity River Authority • City of Dallas • North Texas Municipal Water District • Sabine River Authority • City of Houston
San Jacinto River Authority • Lower Colorado River Authority • Brazos River Authority • Coastal Water Authority • Tarrant Regional Water District
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center • San Antonio River Authority • Guadalupe Blanco River Authority • Upper Trinity Regional Water District
