Georgetown continues work to mitigate zebra mussels

The invasive species zebra mussels have been present in Lake Georgetown since 2017. With warm days and boating season arriving, boat owners should take precaution and thoroughly clean their watercraft to reduce the spread of the mollusk. 

Zebra mussels lack a natural predator in the United States and reproduce rapidly, making it difficult to control their populations.

They can easily attach to …