Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake infested with zebra mussels

  • Though quite small, zebra mussels reproduce rapidly and can ruin boating equipment, damage fish habitat and clog water supply pipelines. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARTS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
    Though quite small, zebra mussels reproduce rapidly and can ruin boating equipment, damage fish habitat and clog water supply pipelines. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARTS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
  • Zebra mussels, shown here along the shore of Lake Texoma, have moved into area lakes such as Inks Lake and Lake Brownwood. The invasive species can wreak havoc on native fish species. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARTS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
    Zebra mussels, shown here along the shore of Lake Texoma, have moved into area lakes such as Inks Lake and Lake Brownwood. The invasive species can wreak havoc on native fish species. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARTS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. These animals grow only to about 1.5 inches in length but multiply rapidly over large areas. They lack natural predators and can cause significant environmental and economic damage. Zebra mussels ru...

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