Some people mistakenly believe that when their exotic pets get too difficult to manage, it is okay to release them into the wild. But that is exactly the wrong thing to do. Introduced pets — even goldfish — can have devastating effects on native wildlife and ecosystems. In our aquatic ecosystems, they can outcompete sportfish and natives for food and space, prey on native species, and have unforeseeable effects on the food web. Even aquarium pets, once established, can easily take over an aquatic system and negatively impact our native and sportfish populations.  While most non-native tropical fish are bright…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman aquatics facilities will open Monday, May 25, and will operate next week Monday – Saturday, May 30, from 1-5:00 p.m. due to limited staffing. As staff is expanded, the city will update the community to changing hours of operation. Parks team members have been working hard to provide safe facilities and are following CDC guidelines: ·      Lines in front of both entrances are spaced six feet apart ·      Plexiglas in front and back entrance as well as concession area where sales takes place ·      Restrooms have dividers and handwashing stations have soap ·      Showers have dividers ·      Hand sanitizer…