By james art Invasive aquatic species vessel inspection stations in the Sheridan region are operating on reduced hours as daylight diminishes.
Sheridan inspection stations at the Travel and Tourism Center on 5th Street and Lake DeSmet are closed. On weekdays, inspections can be recorded at the RUO.
The Newcastle checkpoint at the corner of US Highways 16 and 85 is open daily from 7am to 5pm daily through the end of November.
The checkpoint at the Northeast Wyoming Visitor Center near Beulah is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 7. From November 8, the working hours will be from 7 am to 5 pm
The Keyhole Reservoir control station operates at Paradise Foods in Pine Haven with variable hours. Contact the Sheridan regional office for more information on hours of operation.
Wyoming law requires every vessel entering the state from March 1 to November 30 each year to be inspected for AIS before being released into Wyoming. Boaters can use private inspectors and certified inspection sites. If you will not encounter an open checkpoint along your route, please contact the Sheridan Regional Office at 307-672-7418 to arrange an inspection.
Vessels last used in water known to contain invasive zebra or quagga mussels must be inspected before launching in Wyoming all months of the year.