A.45. SUMMARY OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT IN UTAH 
A.45.1. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLAN 
No plan available. 
A.45.2. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 
• Monitoring Program, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and 
Recreation and Division of Wildlife Resources. The Program inventories 15-20 waters 
annually for zebra mussels, educates drivers of vehicles from areas of known zebra 
mussel infestations, encourages boat washing at the Division’s expense, and inspects 
10% of boats for infestations. The Program also posts public alert signs at major 
recreational waters, includes aquatic nuisance species (ANS) information inserts in boat 
re-licensing packets, and prints and distributes ANS brochures to major boating 
information centers, boat dealers, and sporting goods outlets. New Zealand mud snail 
brochures have also been printed. The Program also surveys docks and buoys at the end 
of each summer season for signs of mussels, snails, and Eurasian watermilfoil. Finally, 
the Program maintains kiosks and posts information about anglers’ responsibilities in 
keeping boats clean. 
• Recovery Program, State of Colorado, State of Utah, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Colorado State University. The Program conducts research, removal, and relocation to 
area fishing ponds wherever appropriate and practical, as well as euthanization of 
invasive fish. 
• Biosecurity Measures, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Biosecurity measures 
have been standardized for all aquatic personnel within the Division who conduct surveys 
and sampling, so as to prevent the movement of ANS between habitats. 
• Hatchery Monitoring, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. In addition to monitoring 
public and private waters for ANS, the Division has been actively engaged in monitoring 
state-owned hatcheries for ANS. Whirling disease is a particular concern as there have 
been three infected hatcheries. Mammoth Creek Hatchery has been reconstructed and 
disinfected. Reconstruction on Midway Hatchery began in the winter of 2007 and is 
scheduled to be completed in June 2008. The Division also has submitted a proposal to 
construct sand filtration and UV exposure systems for water sources that feed into the 
Springville Hatchery. 
• New Zealand Mud Snails Cooperative Studies, Utah State University. An on-going 
study at Utah State University is focusing on interactions between the New Zealand mud 
snail and trout in the Green River. Recent reports indicate that trout may help spread the 
snail. 
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