You Can Make
a Difference
(updated
05.05.08)
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Help prevent spread of
invasive species. . .
 Protect
the future of aquatic resources by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive
species (AIS). The number one method for spreading AIS is through the transfer
of aquatic plants, animals and water on equipment. After coming off the water,
make it standard practice to: |
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Zebra
Mussel
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INSPECT AND
REMOVE all weeds, mud, and aquatic organisms
from
your watercraft, trailer, and other equipment
immediately
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DRAIN
all water from the bilge, live wells, and bait buckets before leaving
an access site
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DRY
all equipment completely for 5 days before launching in another body of
water
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NEVER RELEASE
plants or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of
water. Unused bait fish should not be released; they should be disposed of
in the trash.
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These simple steps will prevent the spread of invasive
aquatic plants, fish, mussels and fish pathogens. It is up to
YOU to protect the future of our
aquatic resources by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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For more information about invasive species, including photos and descriptions,
visit
http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/CAPS/index.html
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Zebra Mussels
Hydrilla
Eurasian Watermilfoil |
