A wanted poster offers a reward for the capture of zebra mussels, an invasive species last seen in lakes George and Champlain that has taken over lakes, clogged water pipes, and made beaches stinky. Zebra mussels are small, triangular, and black or brown with white stripes. Control methods include drying boats in the sun for 3-5 days or putting mussels in rubbing alcohol to clear and clean lakes.

1. WANTED
(DEAD not Alive)
Zebra Mussels
(a.ka. Dreissena Polymotpha)
This sharp desperado was last seen in Lake George and Lake Champlain.
Crimes Committed
• Taken over lakes
• Clogs water pipes
• Makes beach stink
Distinguishing Features
• Black or brown with white stripes
• Small like a dime
• Triangular
Control Methods
• Dry boats in sun for 3-5 days
• Put them in rubbing alcohol
Reward
• Clear and Clean Lakes!
For additional information about this alien invader:
• http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/invert/zebramussel.htm
• Sadie Mitchell in Mrs. Malinowski’s class