An informed, watchful public can help protect Kansas lakes and rivers against the invasion of aquatic nuisance species (ANS).

KDWPT Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!

Zebra mussels, Asian carp and other aquatic nuisance species pose serious environmental and economic threats to the state’s aquatic resources. Aquatic nuisance species are animals and plants not native to Kansas that can threaten lake and river ecology, harm native or desirable species, and interfere with our economy. They often hitchhike with unsuspecting people who may unknowingly transport an ANS to a previously uninfested body of water.
For more information about ANS, visit ProtectKSWaters.org.