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Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)

KEEP THESE SPECIES OUT OF KANSAS WATERS!

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White Perch

Rudd

Asian Carp

Ruffe

Zebra mussels

Rusty Crayfish

Round Goby

New Zealand Mudsnails

Eurasian watermilfoil

Hydrilla

Purple Loosestrife

Saltcedar

Curly-leaf pondweed

 

NEWS FOR BOATERS:

Zebra mussels are in Milford Reservoir, Wilson Reservoir, Marion Reservoir, Perry Reservoir, Cheney Reservoir, El Dorado Reservoir, Winfield City Lake, Lake Afton, and the rivers that flow from these impoundments. Boaters using these waters MUST drain and clean their equipment before launching in a new waterbody. Do not take lakewater with you. You may unknowingly transport zebra mussels.

Simple steps to follow; CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY everytime, every lake:

Before Leaving:

CLEAN: Inspect boat and other equipment for attached zebra mussels and Remove any that are found.

DRAIN all water (livewells, bilge, bait buckets, etc.) before leaving the area.

Before using again:

Wash equipment with hot water (140-degree recommended) or Dry equipment for 5 days. Click here for more information about zebra mussels.

Remember: It is illegal to import, possess, or release zebra mussels.

***Zebra mussels have recently been found in several locations across the region.

Missouri: Lake of the Ozarks, Taneycomo, and Pomme de Terre

Oklahoma: Kaw Reservoir, Keystone Reservoir, Oologah Lake, and Skiatook Lake, Grand Lake, and Lake Texoma

Nebraska: Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base (eradication underway)

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