Utah DWR: Nearly 11K Boats Inspected for Aquatic Invasive Species over Holiday Weekend

11K inspections, 113 Utah aquatic invasive species violations Memorial Day weekend

Statewide, Memorial Day weekend often kicks off the summer boating season.

Utah DWR: Nearly 11K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species over holiday weekend

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 27, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources technicians and other agency workers worked the Memorial Day checking boats for invasive quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species — including Eurasian watermilfoil — from Lake Powell and from infested reservoirs outside the state. The goal is to keep the invasive species from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah.  Statewide, aquatic invasive spec…

Water Recreationist Reminded To ‘Clean. Drain. Dry’ Boats, Gear To Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

Those going out on area waters are reminded to “Clean. Drain. Dry” boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The New York State Departmen…