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Aquatic Nuisance Species

Aquatic Nuisance Species or ANS is a group of plants and animals that live in water and when transported to a new lake, can cause biological, economic and recreational damage. They can be taken to new lakes on trailered watercraft.
Once ANS get into a large lake, there is no way to remove them. They can cost million of dollars in maintenance and downtime to dams and water facilities for removal and treatment. Preventing their spread is best control method we have.

Click on the videos below to learn more about ANS in Colorado State Parks.

ANS Videos

		ANS - Why the ANS Program is So Important to Everyone Click on the image for an overview of why Colorado's ANS Program is important to us all.

		ANS - Importance of Inspections Click on the image for an overview of why boat inspections are an important part of Colorado State Park's ANS Program.

		ANS - Seals Program Click on the image for a short video which explains the ANS seal program in State Parks.

		ANS - Wakeboard and Ballast Tank Boats Click on the image for a short video which explains why ballast boats (including wakeboard boats) require special attention from ANS inspectors.

		ANS - Inspection Procedures Click on the image for a short video which explains the ANS Boat Inspection process.

		ANS - Live Bait Procedures Click on the image for a short video which explains how we treat live aquatic bait in Colorado State Parks.

		ANS - Decontamination Program Click on the image for a short video which explains what happens when inspectors find ANS on your boat.

		ANS - Tips for Boaters Click on the image for a short video showing what you can do as a boater to make inspections go smoother and protect our lakes from ANS.