JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by having their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters. Those who recreate on park waters have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel, as well as check fishing gear before launching in the park.
Park inspection stations are located in Moose, adjacent to the post office, and in Moran, north of the Moran entrance station. The stations open for the season May 22 and will operate daily 7:30am to 4:30pm through September 12.
The park is working in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide education, watercraft inspections, and monitoring to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into Wyoming.
All watercraft entering the state of Wyoming, including Grand Teton National Park, must be inspected by an authorized AIS inspector prior to launching on waters within the state. Recreationists transporting any watercraft, including non-motorized vessels such as canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and inflatables are required to stop every time they pass an open inspection station in Wyoming or Grand Teton National Park.
