LMV ACTS TO STOP QUAGGA MUSSEL INVASION
The invasive Quagga Mussel has migrated from the Great Lakes into Southern California lakes, causing LMVA to take measures to protect the LMV environment from possible contamination by this destructive mollusk.
Quagga larvae are transported in very small amounts of water, in/on boats or on their trailers. These microscopic creatures can potentially be introduced into LMV by any boat previously launched in an infected body of water. Once introduced, these mollusks drastically and irreversibly change a lake’s ecology. Other lakes in California have already taken action to protect their waters by closing the lakes to any boats not stored on the property.
All boats entering LMVA property will be inspected at the launch ramp prior to being allowed onto the waters of LMV. Bilge and live well compartments must be clean and dry. Trailers and outer hulls of all boats must be clean and free of any weeds or residue. All boats must display a current 2008 LMVA Boat Registration sticker. Boat owners will be required to disclose where and when their boat was last launched. Any boat that does not pass the inspection will not be allowed to launch onto LMV.
Cooperation from our boating members is extremely important as an infestation of these mollusks would cause severe damage to the LMV fishery, and cost tens of thousands of dollars in additional lake maintenance expenses.