JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Surveys of watersheds in western Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest found no new populations of invasive aquatic species.
Portland State University’s Center for Lakes and Reservoirs surveyed the watersheds over two weeks in July and August.
The technicians were looking for nonnative species such as New Zealand mud snails, zebra and quagga mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and saltcedar. Such species can out-compete native species or clog waterways.
Jeanette Langston is lead river ranger for Bridger-Teton National Forest. She says it’s important for boaters and anglers to keep their equipment clean to prevent invasions of nonnative species.
