Zebra Mussels

June 13, 2010--Aquatic nuisances feared to be nearing Colorado's shores (Coloradoan)

Zebra mussels are an aquatic nuisance species being identified in Colorado; they also have been discovered in Pueblo Reservoir. "There are waters in Colorado that have tested positively," Ranger Jim Hawkins said.

March 31, 2010--Mussel watch: State finds less, expects more (Pueblo Chieftain)

Two years ago, after larvae of zebra mussels were confirmed at Lake Pueblo, the state mobilized to stop the spread of invasive aquatic species. The public education and inspection campaigns have apparently paid off, as little evidence of zebra or quagga mussels was found in the state in 2009, according to a recent report by the Division of Wildlife to the state Legislature.

March 6, 2010--Bennet sponsors bill for invasive species (Greeley Times)

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., is the co-sponsor of a bill introduced Friday that will help municipalities and agencies fighting non-native invasive species that threaten Colorado's land and water supply. Those include tamarisk, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and Russian olive, Bennet said in a press release.

Water District Workshop (Grand Junction, CO)

11/24/2009 12:20 pm

For more information and/or to register, call (970) 248-0616.

August 28, 2009--Coast Guard proposes limits on invasive species released by ships in US ports (Los Angeles Times)

The Coast Guard on Thursday proposed national standards for regulating the release in port of ships' ballast water, which can introduce new, sometimes detrimental species to U.S. ecosystems.

August 4, 2009--Forest Service tackles Green Mountain Reservoir masterplan (Aspen Times)

A $1.475 million infusion of stimulus cash likely won't change operations at Green Mountain Reservoir, but the federal dollars will help the U.S.
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