AIS Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami County
AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami 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 AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami County
MN AIS Laws & Penalties Civil Citation Penalty as of July 1, 2012 Transport aquatic plants on public road $100 Launch boat with plants attached $200 Transport or possess prohibited species $500 Launch into non-infested waters with AIS attached Failure to drain water from your boat $500 Transport infested water w/o permit $200 Subsequent offenses Fines double Refuse inspection Lose boat license for up to 1 year Criminal Penalty Misdemeanor Up to $1, 000 and /or 90 days Gross misdemeanor Up to $3, 000 and/or 1 year AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami County $100
Signage • Prevention signs are at Minnesota Public Boat Accesses • Orange alert signs are at infested waters AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami County
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 Beltrami County
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 Beltrami County
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 Beltrami County
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. • Keep drain plug out and water-draining devices open while transporting watercraft.
What Can I Do to Prevent the Spread of AIS? You may not: • Transport aquatic plants, water, or prohibited invasive species such as zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil. • Dump live 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.
AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Beltrami County
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