Law enforcement and technicians team up to combat invasive mussels at Lake Powell and beyond, with over 9600 boat inspections and 159 decontaminations over the holiday weekend.
Statewide, aquatic invasive species technicians with the DWR, Utah State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish Department and the National Park Service have inspected 268,630 boats.
These mussels reproduce rapidly, forming dense colonies that filter vast amounts of plankton and suspended particles from the water. As a result, they disrupt the natural food chain, which can lead to serious consequences for native species.
Law enforcement officers, biologists and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources had a busy Labor Day weekend, working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading.
A total of 2,766 boats were inspected at Lake Powell and in the surrounding area from Aug...
Law enforcement officers, biologists, and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks had a busy Pioneer Day weekend working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading.
A total of 5,892 boats were inspected at various waterbodies and inspection stations around the state on July 27-28...