Invasive Species

Zebra mussels cause damage to both native aquatic habitats and human infrastructure. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been increasing its efforts to defect the bivalve ever since it was first discovered in the state in 2022.

Adult zebra mussels have been detected in the Colorado River, in addition to several Grand Junction-area lakes. CPW will continue its sampling program to prevent the spread.

Invasive mussels cause billions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure annually and threaten aquatic ecosystems. Colorado Parks and Wildlife detected the larval stage of the zebra mussel in the Colorado River in New Castle in June— giving researchers a hint as to its origins in the basin.

Four boats carrying an invasive species of mussels were stopped before entering the water at Ruedi Reservoir. Inspectors at the Ruedi boat ramp spotted…

Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill this week that provides funding for a state program to prevent the spread of invasive species into Colorado’s lakes…

A bill that would allow Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to raise fees on hunting and fishing licenses was introduced in the state legislature last week.…

This was the first year that all boats using Ruedi Reservoir were screened for invasive species of mussels. Finding funding to continue the program will…

Visitors at Ruedi Reservoir this summer will find new gates at the boat ramp, as officials are restricting access so they can more effectively screen for…

Boaters headed to Ruedi Reservoir will find new gates at the boat ramp, restricting access to only times when officials can screen for two destructive…