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3. The CDOW should increase sampling in flowing waters (e.g., the Arkansas River <br />downstream from Pueblo Reservoir). <br />4. Develop a program for volunteers (see Washington State Department of Fish and <br />Wildlife). <br />5. Develop a predetermined response management protocol tha.t expedites decision- <br />making, information sharing, avoids duplication, and minimizes authority <br />conflicts, while preserving flexibility for adaptive management (see California <br />Zebra Mussel Rapid Response Plan). <br />Prevention <br />1. Offer courtesy watercraft inspections at the most important Very High and High <br />risk waters (based on the risk assessment) and selected Port-of-Entry locations. <br />2. Institute inspection and/or cleaning procedures for high risk boats (in addition to <br />public awareness programs) at Very High and High risk water bodies in Colorado <br />where boating access is under state or federal control. At Very High and High <br />risk water bodies not under state or federal control, the state should encourage, <br />assist and work with local authorities and marinalboat launch operators to ensure <br />that high risk boats are inspected and cleaned before entry. This should be based <br />on a prioritized bart risk assessment (e.g., type of boat and length of time the boat <br />spends on any one water). <br />3. The containment strategy for known infested waters (e.~., Pueblo Reservoir) <br />should include as a component the prioritization of risk by water craft type. At a <br />minimum, certain boats, such as houseboats, cabin cruisers, etc. that are moored <br />at the reservoir for extended periods of time should be required to be inspected <br />and decontaminated (if necessary) prior to leaving the reservoir. <br />4. Evaluate the utility of conducting courtesy boat inspections as Colorado Port of <br />Entry (and decontamination as well). <br />5. Develop boat inspection stickers with a date/time stamp for inspected boats and <br />vessels requiring decontamination (also consider paper or electronic "passports"). <br />6. Evaluate the feasibility of using mobile check stations (similar to game check <br />stations) in conjunction with the mobile port of entry stations. If decontamination <br />is necessary, they are directed to the nearest decontamination station location; or <br />they use a portable cleaning system if available. <br />7. Boat inspectors should generate a data log of watercraft traffic and conduct <br />standardized question/answer summaries so that entry patterns can be analyzed <br />and inspection efforts refined in the future. <br />9 <br />