>Zebra Mussels are an agGressive, non-native pest. They were detected
>at Pueblo Reservoir.

>According to Denver Water, zebra mussels can clog pipes, valves, gates
>and any water-related equipment or surface. They can ruin boats by
>jamming equipment and causing motor damage, and they destroy fisheries
>by consuming nutrients and wrecking the food chain.

>Denver Water has closed Antero Reservoir to boating until proper
>inspection and decontamination procedures are implemented. Denver
>Water is working with Colorado State Parks, the Colorado Division of
>Wildlife and other entities to create an inspection and
>decontamination system.

>Officials are concerned zebra mussels will attach themselves to boat
>hulls, trailers and aquatic plants and be transported to other
>reservoirs such as Antero.

>You can learn more about zebra mussels at the Colorado State Parks Web
>site and the Web site for aquatic nuisance species.