Based on a survey of boat users in Michigan, Dr. Ladd Johnson, a participant in the Sea Grant college program, recommends the following to prevent further spread of Zebra Mussels:

1. Flush engine cooling system, live wells, and bilge with tap water. If possible, use HOT WATER!

2. Do not re-use bait if exposed to infested waters.

3. Remove any visible vegetation from items that were in the infested water, including the boat, trailer, and all equipment.

4. Dry the boat and all other equipment for at least 48 hours before using in our uninfected waters.

5. Examine boat exterior for mussels if it has been docked in infested waters. If Mussels are found or exterior is heavily fouled by algae, either clean fouled surfaces, or leave boat out of the water for at least 5 days before entering our uninfected lake.

The following list (provided by the U.S. Coast Guard) specifies these bodies of water infested with Zebra Mussels:

Genesee County

Lake Fenton, Holloway Reservoir, Mott Lake, Lake Ponemah & Silver Lake

Livingston County

Rush Lake, School Lake & Strawberry Lake

Oakland County

Big Lake, Brendel Lake, Cass Lake, Cedar Lake, Cedar Island Lake, Commerce Lake, Crystal Lake, Duck Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Kent Lake, Lake Angelus, Lake Oakland, Lake Orion, Lakeville Lake, Lang Lake, Loon Lake, Lower Straits Lake, Lower Trout Lake, Maceday Lake, Middle Straits Lake, Orchard Lake, Oxbow Lake, Pine Lake, Pontiac Lake, Silver Lake, Schoolhouse Lake, Squaw Lake, Stony Creek Impound, Sylvan/ Otter Lake, Tan Lake, Union Lake, Upper Straits Lake, Van Norman Lake, Walled Lake, Walnut Lake, Watkins Lake, White Lake, Wolverine Lake & Woodhull Lake

Please respect our wildlife