The Arizona Game and Fish Department will host a public meeting in Lake Havasu City from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, to discuss proposed regulations to fight the spread of quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species in Arizona waters.

The meeting, the second in a series of four in different parts of the state, will be held at the BLM field office at 2610 Sweetwater Ave. in Lake Havasu City.

The proposed regulations, known as director’s orders, were authorized by aquatic invasive species legislation passed last year by the Arizona Legislature and will give Game and Fish the authority to identify those species considered aquatic invasives, identify the waters that contain them, and establish mandatory conditions for moving boats from those waters.

The meeting will include a presentation on aquatic invasives, the proposed regulations and why they're needed, steps boaters and anglers can take to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives, and how the public can provide input on the proposed regulations.

One meeting has already been held in Phoenix. Additional public meetings will be held at these locations:

• Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. - Bullhead City, Mohave Community College, 3400 Hwy 95.
• Thursday, Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. - Mesa, Game and Fish Region 6 office, 7200 E. University Dr. 

To view the proposed Director's Orders and how to submit comment, visit
www.azgfd.gov/h_f/zebra_mussels.shtml.