February 23, 2008--Inspections to fight spead of mollusks (Rocky Mountain News)
Colorado boats face mandatory inspections this year to help combat the spread of zebra mussels. The inspections are scheduled to begin in March at Lake Pueblo and expand to Navajo, Cherry Creek, Chatfield and John Martin state parks this spring. The Colorado State Parks Board approved the statewide inspection program Friday after invasive zebra mussels, destructive mollusks that clog water delivery systems and destroy aquatic environments, were found in Lake Pueblo. The program will require all boats seeking to enter state park waters to be inspected. Boat owners who refuse inspections may have their boats quarantined. About 100,000 boats are registered annually in Colorado.
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