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AWAKE Invasive Species Monitoring Program:
Zebra Mussels and Asian Clams
Students are investigating the unique characteristics of the introduced Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, and Asian Clam Carbicula Fluminea, in freshwater ecosystems and how they have affected the indigenous populations of organisms in Kentucky streams. They are also investigating the effects of the mussels on human activities and how to control the spread of the Zebra Mussel and Asian Clam.
CURRICULUM
Community Partners
Many thanks to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, especially Monte McGregor, for helping to make this project a success.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/TEACHERS 2007-08
Grant Co. Middle School
305 School RoadDry Ridge, KY 41035
859-824-7161
Rebecca Hutchison
Visit by the State Malacologist 06-07
Students learning to use various instruments 06-07
Field trip to the Frankfort Fish and Wildlife hatchery 06-07
CONTACTS
Dr. Carol HanleyUniversity of Kentucky
Tracy Farmer Center for the Environment
107 Dimock Bldg
Lexington, KY 40546-0076
859-257-3780 | chanley@uky.edu
Blake Newton
University of Kentucky
Dept. of Entomology
S-225 Ag. Science North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
859-257-7453 | blaken@uky.edu
Kandris Wunderlich
University of Kentucky
Tracy Farmer Center for the Environment
107 Dimock Bldg
Lexington, KY 40546-0076
859-257-3780 | kandris.wunderlich@uky.edu
Brian Radcliffe
University of Kentucky
Tracy Farmer Center for the Environment
107 Dimock Bldg
Lexington, KY 40546-0076
859-257-3780 | bjrdclff@alltel.net
Doug McLaren
University ofKentucky
Department of Forestry
107 Cooper Building
Lexington, KY 40546-0073
859 257-2703 | dmclaren@uky.edu
