“In football terms, here's the score: Nebraska Reservoirs 35, Zebra Mussels 0”

Way to go Nebraska! The Huskers aren't the only team that has a defense play in their back pocket. Shuck that one Zebra Mussels!

Omaha World Herald – David Hendee -July 30, 2011- After arriving uninvited last year at a suburban Omaha lake, the aquatic nuisance species hasn't shown up anywhere across Nebraska this summer. Tests conducted since May have indicated no presence of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Nebraska. Thirty-five reservoirs sampled as of July 15 came up clean, said Don Gabelhouse, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's fisheries division administrator.

That includes 255-acre Zorinsky Lake in southwest Omaha, where zebra mussels were found in November. The non-native mollusk threatens ecosystems by competing for food with native fish and causes economic harm by damaging boats and water-system pipes.

"Statewide, we're looking good,'' Gabelhouse said. "At this point, I can give you nothing but good news and a positive outlook.'' To Read More