The Mayor has taken note of the wider media attention given the recent recognition of the invasive species of clam that has been found in increasing numbers in the Lake. The Chron had a article(7/10/10) under a Hecht byline from the Sacto BEE that detailed the plans for intervention to forestall the negative effects of the clam(s). UC Davis scientists are working on the problem and will soon introduce a rubber matting that will cover 1/2 acre of sandy inshore lake bottom in an attempt to kill the clam by cutting off oxygen. It is an experiment with long term implications.
Meanwhile, TRPA is continuing boat inspections to keep the lake free of clams, mussels, and non native aquatic plants
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