Summit County Bee | 2015-04-17 | Page 10

PAGE SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS Al 0 Search is on for Quagga Mussels in Deer Creek Reservoir Heber City - Work is underway to learn if Deer Creek Reservoir has a population of quagga mussels in it. Last winter, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of five microscopic juvenile quagga mussels - called veligers - in a water sample collected near the dam in October. Because adult quagga mussels cannot reproduce in water that's colder than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, there wasn't much risk that quagga mussels would spread in the reservoir over the winter. "Even though it's still too cold for adult quaggas to reproduce," says Jordan Nielson, aquatic invasive species coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, "the water temperature is climbing. Now's the perfect time to start our spring sampling work." First step Collecting water samples is the first step. On April 13, DWR biologists collected the first water samples of the spring. Collecting water samples is an excellent way to detect mussels, especially juvenile mussels. While adult mussels are easy to see, finding juvenile mussels in a water sample requires microscopes and DNA testing. "Water samples will be collected from Deer Creek every month," Nielson says, "from now until October or November. Every sample that's collected will be observed under a microscope and tested for the presence of mussels." Early May In addition to collecting water samples, starting in early May, the DWR and its partners, including the Bureau of Reclamation and Utah State Parks, will do the following: • Nielson and DWR aquatic invasive species biologists will dive into the reservoir to search the dam and other underwater structures for adult mussels. By early May, the water should be warm enough for the divers to dive safely. • Substrate samplers will be placed at different spots around the reservoir. Substrate samplers are devices that are attached to lines or ropes that are then attached to buoys. The lines or ropes extend through the water column. Adult mussels that drift through the water column, and come in contact with a sampler, will often attach themselves to it. "Samplers aren't the most effective way to find adult mussels," Nielson says. "The reservoir is huge, so there's lots of water for adult mussels to drift in. But placing samplers is still worth the effort." • Utah State Parks personnel will regularly look for mussels on boat docks and other park equipment that's under the water. Why the concern? If a quagga mussel population establishes itself in Deer Creek Reservoir, residents in Salt Lake County and Utah County, as well as anglers and those who enjoy recreating at the reservoir, have plenty of reasons to be concerned. For example, quagga mussels can: • clog pipes that deliver water. The cost to remove the mussels could cost water users in Salt Lake County and Utah County millions of dollars. • filter tiny organisms, such as zooplankton, out of the water. Fish rely on these organisms for food. A quagga mussel infestation could affect fish populations in the reservoir, which in turn would affect fishing. • form massive colonies on popular shoreline areas. The decaying mussels smell bad, and they can cut your feet when you walk on them. • clog your boat's cooling system. This can cause your boat to overheat, leading to costly repairs. NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY 2-Pre School Aide 11 Lead Positions North Summit School District is accepting applications for 2-Pre School Aide II Lead Positions. APRIL 17, 2015 NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT PART-TIME EXTENDED DAY KINDERGARTEN TEACHER POSITION OPEN: Part Time Extended Day Kindergarten Teacher (15 hours per week) REQUIREMENTS: Early Childhood Education (K-3) License Preferred SALARY: Salary based on Certified Salary Schedule-No Benefits TO APPLY: Applications available at North Summit School District. You may also visit our web site: www.nsummit.org Completed applications may include resume and any available professional biographical data. MAIL TO: North Summit School District Superintendent, Jerre Holmes PO Box 497 Coalville, Utah 84017 EMAIL TO: [e-mail] CLOSING DATE: Open Until Position Filled BEGINNING DATE: August 2015 North Summit School District does not discriminate in the provision of services due to gender, race, color, or national origin and works in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY EXTENDED DAY KINDERGARTEN AIDE I POSITION @NORTH SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Summit School District is accepting applications for an Extended Day Kindergarten Aide I Position. Position will be 15 hours per week. Beginning pay will be approximately $10.25 per hour, depending on 2015-16 Negotiations. No Benefits. Position open until filled. For further information, please call 435-336-5654, or you may call Elementary Principal, Lori O'Connor @ 435-336-2101. Applications are available on line at www.nsummit.org or at North Summit School District Office, 65 S. Main Street, Coalville, Utah NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Candidates with Early Childhood and/or experience is preferred. Posted in the Summit County News. Position will be 20 hours a week, 5 days per week. Beginning pay will be approximately $10.85 per hour, depending on 2015-16 negotiations. No Benefits. Position open until filled. For further information, please call 435-336-5654, or you may call Elementary Principal, Lori O'Connor @ 435-336-2101. Applications are available at www.nsummit.k12.ut.us or at North Summit School District Office, 65 S. Main Street, Coalville, UT. NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Posted in the Summit County News April 17 & April 24, 2015. School is out. Fun is in. At Summer Adventure Camp, there is so much fun and learning to be had, everyone will want in on the action. From outdoor excursions to arts and crafts and projects that connect youth to the community, Deer Valley is the perfect place to play and discover. Camp is available weekdays, June 8 - August 19, 2015, 435-649-1000 I deervalley.com/camp LET US HELP YOU DESIGN tgirte/ ettevtan't WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAV DEER VALLEY RESORT 165 South 100 West Heber City, Utah 84032 Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]