Texas TP&W Mussel Watch

Since 1999 I have been doing regular surveys of the mussel populations on Lake Livingston.  Over the years I have collected and identified 1000s of mussels with my students and staff.  The data has offered valuable insight into what species are in Lake Livingston and how quickly populations recover after catastrophic events.  We have even identified incredibly rare species.

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