Official state watercraft inspection and decontamination (WID) protocols and procedures

Official state watercraft inspection and decontamination (WID) protocols and procedures

Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) or aquatic invasive species (AIS) are also called non-native species, exotic species, non-indigenous species, noxious weeds, or pests. ANS can be plants or animals. Invasive aquatic plants are introduced plants that live either partially or completely submerged in the water and out-compete native species for light, space and nutrients creating a dense monoculture. Invasive aquatic animals also outcompete native species and require a watery habitat, but do not necessarily have to live entirely in water.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Invasive Species Program
Aquatic Nuisance Species

Aquatic nuisance species

ANS

Aquatic invasive species

AIS

Boating

Inspection

135 pages

Original adopted on 2009-02-20. Revised on 2020-03-01.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife