Boater’s guide to aquatic nuisance species (ANS) inspections

Boater’s guide to aquatic nuisance species (ANS) inspections

Preventing the introduction and spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) is critical to protect water resources! ANS are a significant and rapidly growing threat to Colorado’s water supply and to boating and fishing recreation. ANS are invasive animals, plants, and disease-causing pathogens that are “out of place” in Colorado’s reservoirs, lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. They are introduced accidentally or intentionally outside of their native range. Because they are not native to Colorado habitats, they have no natural competitors and predators. Without these checks and balances, the invaders are able to reproduce rapidly and out-compete native species. Once introduced, most invasive species cannot be eradicated and cost billions of dollars to manage.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Aquatic nuisance species

ANS

Boating

Inspections

16 pages

2016-02

Brochure

application/pdf

English

Colorado Parks and Wildlife