Stop aquatic nuisance species

Help Colorado Parks and Wildlife inspect boats and other watercraft to reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species. Aquatic nuisance species are plants and animals that can alter aquatic systems by destroying the habitat of native plants and animals; threatening the diversity and abundance of native species; and damage industrial, agricultural, and recreational activities dependent on surface waters.

After participating in this activity, you should be able to...

• Carry out inspections of boats and other watercraft before they enter our waterways and potentially introduce aquatic nuisance species.

• Explain how aquatic nuisance species “piggyback” on watercraft and their impact on ecosystems, from a One Water perspective.

Watch this video for some background...

Contact(s)

Is your group ready to pitch in?

Michelle Seubert, Park Manager, Barr Lake State Park, Office: 303-659-6005, Mobile: 303-263-8424, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603,

michelle.seubert@state.co.us