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Stop Aquatic Invaders
Yellowstone's 2,500+ streams, rivers and lakes are considered the blue ribbon fisheries of the West. However, with thousands of visiting anglers a year, Yellowstone is under constant threat from the invasion of foreign species such as Zebra mussels and Didymo. Already, the New Zealand mud snail and Whirling Disease have negatively impacted Yellowstone’s native fish. These aquatic "hitchhikers" enter the Park on unknowing anglers’ boots, waders, boats and other fishing gear. In 2007, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks launched a successful, joint pilot effort which indicated that visitor education, inspection protocols, and cleaning fishing boats and equipment are the key components to preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Donated funds will enable the program to continue for three years, providing for a seasonal crew stationed at Lake Yellowstone to educate visitors and inspect boats and gear within the Park and on surrounding public lands.
Total Project Cost: $117,780
Funds Still Needed: $55,080
Learn more about aquatic invaders in Yellowstone >>
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