2024 TEA Winner: Utah Department of Natural Resources

The Utah Department of Natural Resources implemented the Augmented Field Operations trailer-based mobile camera system to scan boats going in and out of Lake Powell to better contain an invasive species of mussel. This allows the department to:

  • Achieve 24-hour coverage of the comings and goings of boats.
  • Give inspectors a more complete record of the status of boats that have not gone through the decontamination process.
  • Provide law enforcement with documentation which can be used in a court of law that identifies boat owners who have failed to comply with the inspection process.
  • Share information with 37 entities, agencies, and municipalities across the western United States.

Watch this video to learn more about the groundbreaking work happening in Utah.

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