Utah boaters and paddleboarders have homework to finish before they go out to play

Before they head out for a day on Utah reservoirs this summer, there’s an assignment to finish for boaters, paddle boarders and kayakers.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 23, 2026

Words: 461

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Before they head out for a day on Utah reservoirs this summer, boaters, paddleboarders and kayakers alike have an assignment to complete.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone planning to launch watercraft in the state this summer that they must first take a free course on how to stop the spread of invasive species like quagga mussels, sometimes referred to as the “STD of the sea.” Then they need to …

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