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Game and Parks warns of invasive species spread and declining Harlan Reservoir levels; urges boat inspections
Summary
Nebraska Game and Parks highlighted aquatic invasive species (zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, Asian carp) risks, described statewide watercraft inspection staffing, and warned Harlan Reservoir is about seven feet below full pool and could lose ramps without increased inflows under the Kansas–Nebraska compact.
Nebraska Game and Parks’ South Central District used the public meeting to reiterate invasive-species risks, boat-inspection efforts and to describe reservoir-level challenges — most notably a low Harlan Reservoir that officials said was about seven feet below full pool and at risk of further drawdown without spring precipitation.
The district said it employs two full-time staff for aquatic invasive species coordination (named in the meeting as Kristar and Jenna Pugles) and will field a seasonal team of roughly 14–15 inspectors at boat ramps statewide. Agency staff said inspectors conducted…
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