DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 19 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * CPW sees success fighting aquatic nuisance species in 2025 despite Western Slope discoveries Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) staff continue to see success in fighting the introduction and spread of invasive species in Colorado's water bodies through inspections, decontaminations and education in 2025  more