New Zealand Mudsnails Threaten Carter Lake | Denver News

New Zealand mudsnails, Colorado’s newest invasive threat, are multiplying out of control at Carter Lake—self-cloning, bird-dispersed, and starving native fish. These tiny invaders clog waterways and gear, demanding strict “clean, drain, dry” protocols for boaters. First spotted near Boulder in 2004, they’re now spreading faster than ever, separate from—but just as urgent as—the zebra mussel crisis. Stay vigilant: your gear could be carrying them to the next lake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd9c88331a410563