Personal Narrative: Lake Amistad Team

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Several years ago I was employed as a biologist by the National Park Service. This tour-of-duty was located in Del Rio, Texas, which is located in the south-central portion of the state along the Rio Grande River. During my six month tour, I was responsible for implementing an Aquatic Invasive Species action plan to assess if Zebra or Quagga Mussels had entered the Lake Amistad watershed. My initial challenge was acclimating to Del Rio – a border town just across a narrow sliver of water from Mexico. Summer high temperatures were typically reached 105 to 110 degrees, yet the most challenging heat was the 90+ degree nights. Winters were surprisingly cold, with high temperatures in near freezing. Beyond the climate, the food, music and customs

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