Zebra mussels continue to be a problem in Kansas waterways, but there are steps you can take to make sure they’re not a problem.
On this week’s What In Outdoors with Phil Taunton, Lake Kahola resident Ken Kreif discussed his seminars on zebra mussels and how Lake Kahola residents have kept the invasive species out of their lake.
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Krief says zebra mussels were first found in this country in 1988, and can cling to submerged hard surfaces, such as rocks, piers, boat hulls, jet skis, and even trailers, waders, and shoes. 28 lakes in Kansas are now contaminated.
Cleaning, draining, and drying your boats is emphasized by officials to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species like zebra mussels. The same tactics, Krief says, should be taken for the rest of your watersporting equipment.
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