Colorado's Boyd Lake Closing to Boating
LOVELAND, CO. - Boyd Lake State Park will close to boating on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. due to the onset of winter and the seasonal closure of the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) vessel inspection stations. All waters in the park will be closed to both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. During the boating season, ANS inspectors at Boyd Lake inspected over 25,000 vessels, applied over 7,000 ANS vessel inspection seals, and decontaminated 24 vessels.
Boyd Lake will reopen to boating on March 1, 2012, as the weather allows.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Sheila Oliver-Cole, 970-669-1739, ext. 13, [email protected]
Deb Frazier, 303-866-3203 ext. 4342, [email protected]
LOVELAND, CO. - Boyd Lake State Park will close to boating on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. due to the onset of winter and the seasonal closure of the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) vessel inspection stations. All waters in the park will be closed to both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. During the boating season, ANS inspectors at Boyd Lake inspected over 25,000 vessels, applied over 7,000 ANS vessel inspection seals, and decontaminated 24 vessels.
Boyd Lake will reopen to boating on March 1, 2012, as the weather allows.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
Media Contact
Sheila Oliver-Cole, 970-669-1739, ext. 13, [email protected]
Deb Frazier, 303-866-3203 ext. 4342, [email protected]
