Wyoming Wildlife May 2024 - 17

INSPIRE A KID
aters!
Sometimes plants and animals end
up in places they shouldn't be. When
these organisms move into a new
place and cause harm to their new
environment, they are considered
invasive species. When they live in
water, they are known as aquatic
invasive species.
Wyoming
ProtectWyoming
WWaters!
Illustrations by Mario Noche
Aquatic invasive species can cause problems in water
bodies like lakes and rivers. They eat food that
native animals need, take up too much space and
change the ecosystem. While AIS are a big problem,
you can help.
Whether you're going out on a boat with friends and
family, fishing in a stream or any other activity in water,
you should be on the lookout for AIS. While some
of these species can move between water bodies on
their own, many of them are spread through the activities
of people. If your family uses boats, kayaks,
canoes or paddle boards, make sure you keep them
clean, drained and dry when you're done on the water.
If you pass an AIS inspection station with any kind of
watercraft, make sure you stop and let the Wyoming
Game and Fish Department check your boat to make
sure you don't have any surprise aquatic guests traveling
with you.
Even if you don't have a watercraft or spend much
time in the water, you can still help combat the spread
of AIS. If you go fishing or swim in any of Wyoming's
waters, you could accidentally move invasive species.
Thoroughly cleaning off your gear and equipment
between locations is one of the best ways to
stop the spread.
Even if you don't like to spend your time in lakes or
streams, spreading the message about AIS and keeping
watercraft and gear clean, drained and dry is one
of the most important parts of protecting Wyoming's
waters. Dive into the activity book included in this magazine
to learn all about AIS, and tell your friends and
family about what you learned.
Scan the QR code for a printable copy
of the Inspire a Kid AIS book and for
additional activities and information
for kids and families.
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