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Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs

Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs. PROBLEMS. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs. Problems: impacts to water; impacts to wildlife Management Strategies: reduce the impact of use

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Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs

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  1. Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs

  2. PROBLEMS
  3. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS)
  4. Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs Problems: impacts to water; impacts to wildlife Management Strategies: reduce the impact of use Management Practices: rules and regulations; law enforcement; information/education
  5. 2010 Boating and Fishing Regulations Specific to smaller interior lakes Private watercraft prohibited Canoe and rowboat rentals ($10/day) Float planes not allowed on interior lakes Only artificial bait for fishing Fines
  6. Best Management Practices All lakes in park Separate gear for interior and large lakes Dry gear for five days or more Wash gear in hot water for one minute or more Remove any plant or animal material from fishing equipment Inspect boats and trailers, drain water, and remove aquatic plants, animals and mud
  7. Voyageurs National Park
  8. Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs Spiny Water Flea Creeping Closer to Lake Champlain (2:22) Flea Stripper (0:40) Spiny Water Flea Public Service Announcement (1:30) Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (2:56)
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