You are a DNR aquatic biologist assigned to study the ecology of Lake Madonna, a small lake in south central Wisconsin.

Recently, a single adult zebra mussel was found in Lake Madonna. Citizens, government officials, and scientists are concerned about a large scale invasion of the lake by this pest. It’s up to you to answer the question: What will the zebra mussel population look like in 5 years?

Here’s what you’ll do to answer this question: