What can we do to prevent the spread of AIS? 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 Transport infested water w/o permit 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
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