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AIS Prevention

AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County. AIS Prevention. What can we do to prevent the spread of AIS?. AIS Prevention. Numerous programs are being implemented in Minnesota: Regulation/enforcement Signage Boat inspections Lake Service Provider training Education.

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AIS Prevention

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  1. AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County AIS Prevention What can we do to prevent the spread of AIS?

  2. AIS Prevention Numerous programs are being implemented in Minnesota: • Regulation/enforcement • Signage • Boat inspections • Lake Service Provider training • Education AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  3. MN AIS Laws & Penalties AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  4. Signage • Prevention signs are at Minnesota Public Boat Accesses • Orange alert signs are at infested waters AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  5. Boat Inspections • DNR interns inspect boats going into and out of the lake at some public accesses • DNR-trained volunteers inspect boats at some public accesses AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  6. Lake Service Provider Training • Since AIS can spread from moving boats, docks and lifts, lake service providers must be trained and certified by the DNR AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  7. Education • Schools • Lake Associations • Fishing tournaments • Brochures • Guides and Handbooks • Posters • Website (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives) AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

  8. What Can I Do to Prevent the Spread of AIS? You must: • Clean visible aquatic plants, zebra mussels and other prohibited species from watercraft, trailers, and equipment before transporting from any water access. • Drain water from  bilge, livewell, motor, ballast tanks, and portable bait containers before leaving water accesses or shoreline property. • Keepdrain plug out and water-draining devices open while transporting watercraft.

  9. What Can I Do to Prevent the Spread of AIS? You may not: • Transportaquatic plants, water, or prohibited invasive species such as zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil. • Dumplive bait into state waters, on shore, or on the ground. • Launch,or attempt to place, watercraft, trailers or equipment with aquatic plants, zebra mussels, or prohibited invasive species into any state waters.

  10. AIS·Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

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