Dreissena bugensis scorecard

1770
Species:  Dreissena bugensis
Contributor(s):
Impact
SpreadNotesScore
Spread Rate 5
Spread Amount 3
DamageNotesScore
Ecological Known to severely impact food chain, natural species of mussels, algae and benthic plants. 5
Agricultural Some aquaculture impacts and restrictions; impact on field irrigation canals. 1
Infrastructure Severe impact on power generation, dams and water conveyance systems for drinking and irrigation. 5
Cultural Impacts on water and boating recreation; impacts on submerged archeological sites. 3
Health Indirect impacts through potential for toxic algae blooms. 1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological 0
Agricultural 0
Infrastructure 0
Cultural 0
Benefit Health 0
Ability to Respond
Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection Adult detection relatively easy, larval detection moderate to difficult for proper identification. 3
Control Boat inspections costly and not entirely effective; once established, very difficult to control. 1
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry Inspections and boating restrictions in place, yet not entirely effective. 3
Control Fish and Game Codes 2301 and 2302 in place. 5
Outreach Fish and Game outreach, 100th Meridian, individual lake owners/operators, boating/fishing clubs; Avoid Hitch Hikers campaign. 3
Scorecard Totals
Impact Total:
23
[Impact] = ([Spread] + [Damage] - [Benefit])
Ability to Respond Total:
15
[Ability to Respond] = ([Ease of Response] + [Tools in Place])
Confidence
Confidence:  high
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