By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal

Invading mollusks that have overrun Lake Mead have been found in two Northern Nevada reservoirs, Nevada wildlife officials report.

Preliminary tests indicate quagga mussels exist in both Lahontan and Rye Patch reservoirs, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

The tests need to be confirmed but represent a worrying development, said Ken Mayer, NDOW’s acting director.

“We intend to keep the public informed about this troubling development and to do whatever we can to stop the spread of this very damaging species,” Mayer said.

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