The Silent Invasion: Finding Solutions to Minimize the Impacts of Invasive Quagga Mussels on Water Rates, Water Infrastructure and the Environment

House Natural Resources Committee
   Water and Power Subcommittee
1334 Longworth

24/06/2008 at 10:00AM

The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water and Power, led by Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), will hold an oversight hearing on “The Silent Invasion: Finding Solutions to Minimize the Impacts of Invasive Quagga Mussels on Water Rates, Water Infrastructure and the Environment.”

Witnesses

  • Karl Wirkus, Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Bureau of Reclamation
  • Dr. Charles R. O’Neill, Jr., Sr. Extension Specialist, Director, National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse, Cornell University/NY Sea Grant
  • Ric De Leon, Ph.D, Water System Operations Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • Ronald E. Zegers, Director, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Boulder City, NV Jim Klark, Southern California Marine Association
  • Denise Mayer, Research Scientist, New York State Museum