06-01-2011, 11:10 AM
DENVER - As boaters return to Colorado's waterways, the Colorado State Parks' website has a series of new, three to five minute videos to help boaters prepare for the season and for the mandatory boat inspections. The videos are posted, under the gold boating tab, at www.parks.state.co.us and offer information about aquatic nuisance species (ANS) and the threat they pose to Colorado's waterways.
The short and easy to understand videos include information on:<br />
"¢ ANS - Why the ANS inspection program is so important to everyone in Colorado (Also available in Spanish)<br />
"¢ The importance of ANS inspections<br />
"¢ The ANS seals program<br />
"¢ Checking for ANS on wakeboard and ballast tank boats<br />
"¢ ANS inspection procedures<br />
"¢ ANS decontamination program<br />
"¢ ANS live bait procedures<br />
"¢ ANS tips for boaters<br />
The videos were produced with help from the Colorado Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado to educate the public and boaters about ANS. The direct link to the videos is: http://parks.state.co.us/Boating/Pages/B...me.aspx<br />
ANS are plants and animals that live in water and can be transported to a new lake, usually by unsuspecting boaters, where they can cause biological, economic and recreational damage. Zebra and quagga mussels are currently some of the ANS "hot species."<br />
If you are interested in volunteering to help prevent the spread of these species, contact Rob Billerbeck, rob.billerbeck@state.co.us, at the State Parks' Stewardship Program.<br />
Colorado State Parks get everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
The short and easy to understand videos include information on:<br />
"¢ ANS - Why the ANS inspection program is so important to everyone in Colorado (Also available in Spanish)<br />
"¢ The importance of ANS inspections<br />
"¢ The ANS seals program<br />
"¢ Checking for ANS on wakeboard and ballast tank boats<br />
"¢ ANS inspection procedures<br />
"¢ ANS decontamination program<br />
"¢ ANS live bait procedures<br />
"¢ ANS tips for boaters<br />
The videos were produced with help from the Colorado Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado to educate the public and boaters about ANS. The direct link to the videos is: http://parks.state.co.us/Boating/Pages/B...me.aspx<br />
ANS are plants and animals that live in water and can be transported to a new lake, usually by unsuspecting boaters, where they can cause biological, economic and recreational damage. Zebra and quagga mussels are currently some of the ANS "hot species."<br />
If you are interested in volunteering to help prevent the spread of these species, contact Rob Billerbeck, rob.billerbeck@state.co.us, at the State Parks' Stewardship Program.<br />
Colorado State Parks get everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.