Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Colorado River near Grand Junction
To effectively stop the spread, ensure that you:
● Clean: Remove mud and plant materials from all equipment.
● Drain: Take out any drain plugs and empty all standing water.
● Dry: Allow all equipment to dry completely before moving it to a new location. This includes water toys, waders, paddleboards, and inflatables.
When rinsing equipment, make sure that the water does not flow back into the Colorado River but is disposed of in an upland area where it can evaporate.
For more information on zebra and quagga mussel impacts, history, and best practices for cleaning, draining, and drying equipment, visit Colorado Parks & Wildlife. You can also stay updated on this issue by visiting theirnews release page.
Thank you for doing your part to protect our waterways!
To effectively stop the spread, ensure that you:
- Clean: Remove mud and plant materials from all equipment.
- Drain: Take out any drain plugs and empty all standing water.
- Dry: Allow all equipment to dry completely before moving it to a new location. This includes water toys, waders, paddleboards, and inflatables.
When rinsing equipment, make sure that the water does not flow back into the Colorado River but is disposed of in an upland area where it can evaporate.
For more information on zebra and quagga mussel impacts, history, and best practices for cleaning, draining, and drying equipment, visit Colorado Parks & Wildlife. You can also stay updated on this issue by visiting their news release page.
Thank you for doing your part to protect our waterways!
