On Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:50:40 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:


I've got to believe that there is some kind of preventative measure they
can take to lessen their impact on water intakes and such.

One would think, but while there may be an improvement in fishing short
term, you have to wonder about long term. I'm just guessing here, but
you have to wonder about a filter feeders entry into the food chain. Not
many native species eat the mussels, but many native species eat herring
and other plankton feeders. Remember when acid rain was a problem in the
Adirondacks? The water was incredibly clear, but for the most part
sterile. I'm not saying that will be the case with the mussels, but it
is something to consider.