Biology and Management of Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels in the Western United States is a synthesis of the biology and management of invasive mussels from scientists and managers working on invasive quagga and zebra mussels in the western United States. Invasive dreissenid mussels have spread throughout southwestern United States at unprecedented speeds, and present a unique threat to native ecosystems. This book documents the efforts, both successful and unsuccessful, of individuals and agencies after dreissenid mussels invaded the West.
Although the book is designed specifically for scientists and managers fighting invasive mussels in western waterbodies, it offers an opportunity for scientists and lake managers worldwide to compare successful strategies relevant to their unique situation. It includes guidance documents and protocols related to early detection, prevention, regulation, monitoring, and control of these invasive pests in the West. It compares quagga and zebra mussels in the western United States with those mussels colonizing the Great Lakes and European waters.
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"This book is an excellent contribution to the literature of both the science and management of dreissenid mussels. It superbly documents the history and management of quagga and zebra mussels in our Western States. Anyone working with the policy and management of these organisms in the United States, should have this on their shelf." Willard N. Harman, State University of New York, College at Oneonta Biological Field Station, in Management of Biological Invasions
Biology and Monitoring. Growth of Quagga Mussels in Lake Mead: Are They
Growing at Different Rates in Different Basins?. Quagga Mussel Monitoring for
the Central Arizona Project. Feeding Rate of Invasive Quagga Mussels in Lake
Mead, Nevada-Arizona. Modeling Carrying Capacity of Quagga Mussels in the
Boulder Basin of Lake Mead, Nevada. Research on Quagga Mussel Viability.
Monitoring and Control of Quagga Mussels in Sweetwater Reservoir, California.
Quagga Mussel Veligers in Lake Mead from 2007 to
2011. Lessons Learned in
Early Detection of Dreissenid Mussels. Monitoring and Early Detection of
Zebra Mussels in the Water Bodies of Northeastern Texas. Reproduction of
Invasive Quagga Mussels in Lake Mead. Efficacy of Disinfection of Infested
Boats and Ships with Elevated pH Solutions. Invasion of Quagga Mussels
(Dreissenid rostriformis bugensis) in Lake Mead, Nevada-Arizona. Coatings for
Mussel Control Three Years of Laboratory and Field Testing. Spawning of
Quagga Mussels and Growth of Veligers Under Laboratory Conditions. Impacts of
Invasive Mussels on Aquaculture in the Southwest. Impact of Quagga Mussels on
the Lake Mead Ecosystem. Management and Prevention. Prevention Invasive
Mussels: A Hands-on Professional Development Course. A Proactive Approach to
the Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species {AIS) through Outreach and
Watercraft Inspections. Controlling Invasive Species Pathways with Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Planning. The History of Western
Management Actions on Invasive Mussels. Zebra Mussel Management in Texas. The
Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program, Successes and Lessons
Learned. Boat Decontamination with Hot Water Spray: Field Validation. The
First Step in An Integrated Approach to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic
Invasive Species and Pests. Applied Management Control to Interrupt
Population Establishment. A Retrospective: Protecting California's Economic
Interests and Environmental Resources, 2007-2012. State Management Prevention
Techniques for Dreissenid Mussels and other Aquatic Invasive Species. What Do
We Do Now- The Lake County Rapid Response Plan? Fire Operations and Their
Struggle with Invasive Mussels and Other AIS. Oxidant Testing on Quagga
Mussel Veliger Control. Defining Aquatic Invasive Species of Concern in the
Arid Southwestern U.S.: Implications for Management and Control. Preventing
Quagga Mussel Colonization with Low Concentrations of Copper Sulfate
Pentahydrate.
Wai Hing Wong, Shawn L. Gerstenberger
