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Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs Managing Outdoor Recreation: Case Studies in the National Parks, 2nd Edition

Voyageurs National Park Established 1975 French Canadian fur traders 218,000 acres of lakes, upland forest, and rocky shoreline 4 large lakes, 26 interior lakes

Google maps

Voyageurs National Park https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm

Aquatic Invasive Species Numerous examples in Great Lakes region Consequences: Altered ecosystems, disrupted food webs, decline in biodiversity Removal can be challenging; focus on prevention

Spiny water flea https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/invasive-spiny-water-flea

Rusty crayfish http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/images_rustycrayfish (Jeff Gunderson)

Impacts to resources: Water, wildlife Problems Impacts to resources: Water, wildlife

Strategies and Practices Management strategies: Reduce the impact of use Management practices: Rules/regulations, information/education, law enforcement

Rules/Regulations 2010 Boating and Fishing Regulations Interior lakes Private watercraft prohibited No float plane landings Artificial bait only

Information/Education Best Management Practices Separate gear for interior and large lakes Dry gear for 5+ days Wash gear in hot water for 1 min+ Remove materials from fishing equipment Inspect boats, drain water

Information/Education Boat docks, visitor center, park website, social media, boat tours Portable interactive kiosk Minnesota DNR publications EPA Great Lake’s Restoration Initiative interpreter

Law Enforcement Fines for violating interior lakes regulations Minnesota state invasive species law Periodic boat inspections by MN DNR

Spiny Water Flea (7:07) Video https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=2912C03E-ADF8-1529-7D5DDACBAAF959B6