Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)
CLEAN DRAIN DRY: Every Lake, Every Time
HELP KEEP THESE SPECIES OUT OF KANSAS WATERS!
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Council Grove City Lake Users: Click HERE for the ANS Certification Course.
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 Kanapolis Reservoir, Melvern Reservoir, Council Grove Reservoir, Council Grove City Lake, Jeffrey Energy Make-Up, and Auxillary Lakes, John Redmond Reservoir, 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-young zebra mussels are nearly invisible and free-float in the water. Click here for map of Kansas waters with zebra mussels.
Simple steps to follow; CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY every time, 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 and Taneycomo. Click here for MO zebra mussel locations
Nebraska: Base Lake-Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha's Zorinsky Lake
Oklahoma: Kaw Reservoir, Keystone Reservoir, Oologah Lake, Skiatook Lake, Grand Lake, and Lake Texoma
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