Municue
Dallas, TX

Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program

project
3 mentions across 3 events

Also known as: ZMMP

The Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program (ZMMP) is a U.S. Geological Survey effort run by its Texas Water Science Center. It provides early detection and monitoring of invasive zebra mussels in north Texas waters, including reservoirs, rivers, water-treatment plants and a municipal pipeline. It uses SCUBA surveys, plankton-tow water sampling, artificial substrates and water-quality sampling. Its stated focus is presence or absence, early detection, and population dynamics. Dallas-area water providers have been affected by zebra mussels in regional supplies, and I did not verify the city's specific role in the program.
3 eventsLast active Tracked since $3.2M city spendingUpdated October 2026

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Latest action

· City Council

Authorizes a three-year Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River Basin, including Zebra Mussel…

Result: Approved · Amount: $2.4M

Money

$3.2M in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this project.

Largest single item: $2.4M on (Authorizes a three-year Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River Basin, including Zebra Mussel…)

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utilities (3)
contract (3)
environment (3)
governance (1)

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mentioned (3)

Related Entities

Reservoir Water Quality Study3
Trinity River3
United States Geological Survey3
Dallas Water Utilities Department2
Upper Trinity River Gain/Loss Study1
City Manager's Office1
Long Range Water Supply Plan1
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Activity Timeline

September 2026

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorizes a three-year Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River Basin, including Zebra Mussel Monitoring and Reservoir Water Quality studies, from Oct 1, 2026 to Sept 30, 2029.

…in for water supply, watershed protection, and special studies that include the Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program and Reservoir Water Quality Study for the period October 1, 2026 through Septem…

$2.4M
Briefing Items
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee →

Authorizes a three-year Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey to continue operating stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River Basin, including the Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program and Reservoir Water Quality Study, for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.

…in for water supply, watershed protection, and special studies that include the Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program and Reservoir Water Quality Study for the period October 1, 2026 through Septem…

August 2025

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorize a one-year joint funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey to operate stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River basin and conduct special studies, covering the period October 2025 through September 2026 at a total cost not to exceed $868,870.

…otection, Precipitation Gauge installation and special studies that include the Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program; Upper Trinity River Gain/Loss Study; and Reservoir Water Quality Study for the…

$869K