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Colorado receives grant to fight invasive mussels

August 25, 2010 10:00 AM

Colorado has been awarded a $124,000 grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to battle invasive mussels. The Colorado Division of Wildlife will use the money to publish a manual outlining procedures to stop the spread of mussels from a waterway that's already contaminated. The manual will be available... more »
New invader in Colorado waterways

August 6, 2010 10:07 AM

First it was zebra mussels, then quagga mussels--now comes a new invader to Colorado lakes and streams--New Zealand mudsnails. The Colorado Division of Wildlife reports that the aquatic nuisance species was discovered at South Delaney Butte Lake in Jackson County. "The New Zealand mudsnail competes with our native... more »
Stamp out Japanese beetles in your yard

June 16, 2010 10:32 AM

Japanese beetles already infest 35 states in the eastern US. The Colorado Department of Agriculture is trying to make sure your trees, shrubs and lawn aren't munched by the invader. Ag Dept. spokeswoman Christi Lightcap offers these tips to keep the Japanese beetle out of your yard: What... more »