Help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect Wyoming’s waters by becoming a certified AIS inspector
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering May trainings to teach the skills There are still a few chances left to become a certified Wyoming aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspector for Wyoming.necessary to inspect personally-owned and others’ watercraft.
The trainings include information on basic biology, impacts, transport vectors and distribution of AIS. It includes classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and a hands-on watercraft inspection exercise. The trainings are free and open to anyone interested in protecting Wyoming’s waters by preventing the spread of aquatic invasives through watercraft inspection.
Aquatic invasive species can be aquatic animals such as zebra and quagga mussels or rusty crayfish, or aquatic vegetation such as hydrilla.
“Members of the public who become aware about aquatic invasives and practice Clean, Drain, Dry on their boats are critical in the fight to prevent the spread of these damaging species to Wyoming and in protecting your waters,” said Beth Bear, Game and Fish aquatic invasive species coordinator.
“With this training, certified inspections can inspect their watercraft when a Game and Fish check station is not available, and that helps keep AIS from negatively affecting native species and our prized sport fisheries.”
Trainings are being offered throughout the state and in Utah as a one-day course from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The remaining classes for the spring are:
View more information on the AIS website. The registration deadline is one week prior to the class start date.
To register or for more information, contact Beth Bear at (307) 745-5180 Ext. 256 or beth.bear@wyo.gov. Please provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.
The trainings include information on basic biology, impacts, transport vectors and distribution of AIS. It includes classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and a hands-on watercraft inspection exercise. The trainings are free and open to anyone interested in protecting Wyoming’s waters by preventing the spread of aquatic invasives through watercraft inspection.
Aquatic invasive species can be aquatic animals such as zebra and quagga mussels or rusty crayfish, or aquatic vegetation such as hydrilla.
“Members of the public who become aware about aquatic invasives and practice Clean, Drain, Dry on their boats are critical in the fight to prevent the spread of these damaging species to Wyoming and in protecting your waters,” said Beth Bear, Game and Fish aquatic invasive species coordinator.
“With this training, certified inspections can inspect their watercraft when a Game and Fish check station is not available, and that helps keep AIS from negatively affecting native species and our prized sport fisheries.”
Trainings are being offered throughout the state and in Utah as a one-day course from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The remaining classes for the spring are:
| City | Date | Location |
| Cody | May 4 | Cody Game and Fish Regional Office |
| Ogden, Utah | May 5 | Utah Division of Wildlife |
| Jackson | May 12 | Jackson Game and Fish Regional Office |
| Sundance | May 12 | Crook County Courthouse |
| Vernal, Utah | May 12 | Utah Division of Wildlife |
View more information on the AIS website. The registration deadline is one week prior to the class start date.
To register or for more information, contact Beth Bear at (307) 745-5180 Ext. 256 or beth.bear@wyo.gov. Please provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Beth Bear at (307) 745-5180 Ext. 256
