Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff conducted more than 438,000 watercraft inspections in 2025 to prevent the spread of invasive species in state waters. The agency decontaminated more than 30,000 high-risk boats and intercepted 136 vessels carrying invasive mussels during the year-long effort. The inspections are part of a statewide prevention program designed to protect water infrastructure from destructive aquatic nuisance species. … In 2026, staff will install a decontamination dip tank at Highline Lake to reduce wait times for departing boaters. The agency also plans to partner with federal and local groups to sample Grand Valley ponds and lakes that receive water from the Colorado River.

Other invasive species news:

• Colorado Parks & Wildlife: News release: CPW sees success fighting aquatic nuisance species in 2025 despite Western Slope discoveries​