Erin Pavloski, Regional Coordinator, Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
As summer weather arrives, we look forward to days spent at Michigan lakes and rivers. Whether you enjoy boating, paddling, fishing or floating, you can help to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) by following these easy steps from Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!:
1. “ CLEAN off visible aquatic plants, animals and mud from all equipment before leaving water access. 2. DRAIN motor, bilge, livewell and other water containing devices before leaving water access. 3. DRY everything for at least five days OR wipe with a towel before reuse. 4. DISPOSE of unwanted bait, worms and fish parts in the trash. When keeping live bait, drain bait container and replace with spring or dechlorinated tap water. Never dump live fish or other organisms from one water body into another.”
Make sure you know Michigan’s boating and fishing laws regarding AIS.
It’s up to all of us to protect our water from aquatic invasive species. Remember to clean, drain, dry, and dispose!
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