Montana just pulled off another big win, according to a recent press release — and yes, it is already time to start thinking about boat inspections again. As watercraft inspection stations reopen March 7 in Dillon, Ravalli, and Anaconda, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is celebrating another year keeping invasive mussels out of state waters.
Newly released AIS reports highlight strong prevention efforts statewide, but also point to a growing risk: boats returning from out-of-state waters. With mussel infestations creeping closer to Montana’s borders, FWP officials say inspections remain the front line in protecting our lakes and rivers — and remind boaters that invasive species are preventable when everyone does their part.
To check out the 2025 Annual AIS Early Detection, Monitoring, and Control Annual Report and the AIS Prevention Report, go to fwp.mt.gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-species/reports.
