Invasive Mussel Survey for Mill Creek Ponds

Invasive Mussels pose a serious threat to the health of California’s waterways. Make sure to Clean, Drain and Dry to stop the spread!

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* 1. How many times a year do you come to Mill Creek Pond?

1-10 days per year

11-50 days per year

Over 50 days per year

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* 2. Which of the following have you used or been on in the past 12 months, either here or somewhere else? Please indicate all that apply.

Powerboat/Motorboat

Canoe or Kayak

Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Sailboat

Raft

Paddleboard

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* 3. Overall, how would you rate your knowledge of quagga and zebra mussels and their impacts on waterways?

None

I’ve heard of them, but don’t know exactly why they are a problem

I’ve heard of them and know a few things about them

I am very familiar with quagga and zebra mussels and how to prevent them

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* 4. An adult quagga or zebra mussel is typically the size of a dime or smaller

True

False

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* 5. “Clean, Drain and Dry” means you check your boat to ensure there are no mussels present

True

False

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* 6. Quagga and zebra mussels are highly destructive in our waterways because they can:

Compete with native fish and mussels and alter aquatic wildlife habitat

Impact recreational opportunities by encrusting docks and beaches

Clog water intake structures, threatening municipal water supplies, agricultural irrigation, and power plant operations

All of the above

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* 7. Out of water, quagga and zebra mussels can survive for

Five days in hot California weather

Ten days in cool California weather

A week in rainy weather

All year around in California

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* 8. You should check your boat, engine and trailer for quagga and zebra mussels:

At the beginning of each boating season

When you tune up the motor

Each time you pull the boat out of the water

Before closing your boat up for winter

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* 9. If I can’t see any mussels on my boat or watercraft, then I can be sure they aren’t there.

True

False

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* 10. If you find quagga or zebra mussels on your boat or equipment you should notify County Parks staff at (707) 234-2875 or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (866) 440-9530.

True

False

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* 11. Thank you for completing this survey!
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Invasive Mussel Survey for Mill Creek Ponds

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* 1. How many times a year do you come to Mill Creek Pond?

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* 2. Which of the following have you used or been on in the past 12 months, either here or somewhere else? Please indicate all that apply.

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* 3. Overall, how would you rate your knowledge of quagga and zebra mussels and their impacts on waterways?

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* 4. An adult quagga or zebra mussel is typically the size of a dime or smaller

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* 5. “Clean, Drain and Dry” means you check your boat to ensure there are no mussels present

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* 6. Quagga and zebra mussels are highly destructive in our waterways because they can:

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* 7. Out of water, quagga and zebra mussels can survive for

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* 8. You should check your boat, engine and trailer for quagga and zebra mussels:

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* 9. If I can’t see any mussels on my boat or watercraft, then I can be sure they aren’t there.

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* 10. If you find quagga or zebra mussels on your boat or equipment you should notify County Parks staff at (707) 234-2875 or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (866) 440-9530.

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* 11. Thank you for completing this survey!If you would like to be entered into a drawing for a FREE LIFE VEST, please enter your email address below. Your privacy is important to us. Your email address will not be shared

* 11. Thank you for completing this survey!
If you would like to be entered into a drawing for a FREE LIFE VEST, please enter your email address below. Your privacy is important to us. Your email address will not be shared