Presented by Wen Baldwin, PSMFC Training Contractor Vessel Inspection / Decontamination Training Level II (Responder/Trainer Training)

Level lI training was specifically developed to accomplish two main objectives: 1.To increase the number of and geographic distribution of trained professionals who could respond to the anticipated increase in reports of suspect watercraft and equipment resulting from on-going education and outreach programs in the west. (Level I - First Responder Training ) 2.To increase the number and geographical distribution of individuals who were qualified to provide basic (Level One) Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Training to agencies, organization and businesses and thereby eliminate the current bottleneck caused by lack of qualified trainers. (Level II - Train the Trainer)

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission US Fish & Wildlife Service Bonneville Power Administration The Vessel Inspection / Decontamination Training - Level II (Responder/Trainer Training) Program is Funded by These costs are being covered by those agencies in anticipation of receiving the cooperation of Grads to help with the objectives in the last two slides

Vessel Inspection / Decontamination Training Packet Left side 100 th Meridian standards for inspection and decontamination Brochures & flyers Impact of mussels announcement Botulism notice Have you seen me flyer ANS stickers Handouts from various agencies Right side Welcome Schedule Sunset Station map Inspection form First Responder contact information form

First Responder Participation: Please complete the Responder Contact Form That information will be provided to the 100 th Meridian website (100 th meridian.org) and be made available to the national Stop ANS hotline operator You may be contacted and asked to respond to a report of quagga/zebra mussels on a watercraft in your designated work area and be asked to coordinate decontamination or quarantine depending on individual state policy in that area Only participate in this portion of the program if you have ready access to decontamination equipment and are willing to respond on short notice Being a responder is voluntary but knowledge does convey responsibility. You are encouraged to share your knowledge with others That is what this program is about Who of us can have the know how to prevent the economic, ecological and cultural impacts of these invasives and not want to share that knowledge? If you are willing to participate in this portion of the program, please keep your area realistic. If not, put “None” for area and you will not be included in the Responder Database.

The canvas tote bags are courtesy of National Park Service / Lake Mead National Recreation Area In the bags, you will find: Coveralls Hat Mirror Magnifier Zap the Zebra Brochures Infested state card Level I envelope Level I Envelop contains: Inspection report form Level I Inspection test Level I Evaluation form Level I written exam Level I Certificate CD containing all literature, forms, templates, PP presentations and lots of pictures DVD – Don’t Move a Mussel (46min) Bill’s contact information for reporting classes Please feel free to modify any of the L I material as you see fit so as to fit your audience. But DO be sure to always cover the basics.

New information, research results and training updates will be provided periodically to those who participate in this portion of the program If you have any questions or need any help, please feel free to ask either Bill or me

Decontaminating Process Boat components Boat Parts Bow/ Front Stern/Back Hull Lower Unit Trailer Transom Trough Hull fitting

Boat Parts Lower Unit Trim Tab Drain Plug Trim Tab

Boat components Boat Parts Pitot Tube Gimbal Area Pitot Tube

Boat components Boat Parts Transducer Pitot tube Speed wheel

Boat Parts Through hull fitting Transducer Cooling intakes

Boat Parts Gimbal Area Trim Tabs

Boat Parts Cavitation plates Drain Plug

Prop shaft Prop shaft support Prop Rudder

Anchors Boat Parts

What are we looking for? A quatic I nvasive S pecies AIS

Today we will concentrate on the dreissenid species the Zebra & Quagga Mussels Zebra MusselsQuagga Mussels

So what are byssal threads? Handbook Pg. 2 Zebra and quagga mussels attach to surfaces with byssal threads.

Some call quagga mussels zebra mussels on steroids

When you see mussels you may think that they’re all dead Well are they ??????

We Need to Identify High Risk Vessels Be a detective. Ask pertinent questions before doing any physical inspection. (Use inspection form as a guide)

Identifying High Risk Vessels Be a detective. Where are you folks from? - License plate match? When was your boat in the water last - Was it less than 30 days? - Is it on the list of infested waters? Have you washed your boat since it was in the water last? - Does it look clean? What conditions has the vessel been in since it was pulled ? - Wet, humid, dry, hot, freezing

Since this is “Responder Training”, Today we will assume our vessels are high risk and will go right to the inspection Always remember that: Half Way Measures Get Half Way Results As you do your inspection: Look from different angles Search like you are looking for treasure See what you are looking at Be methodical Use tools to assist you –Mirror –Digital camera –Magnifier

Where do we look? Anywhere that has been wet If it has been wet, veligers, settlers, juveniles or adults could be present As you do your inspection Be aware of all s i z e s Not just the big ones

Most are not very big Some you can’t see? PediveligersVeligers

Where do we find veligers? Anywhere moisture is Inside – Filters/Screens (sea strainers)

Where do we find veligers? Inside – Filters/Screens (sea strainers)

Where do we find veligers? Inside – Bilge(s) A lot of boats have more than 1 bilge access Inside – Compartments

What are these? Do you remember how mussels got to North America? Ballast tanks

Ballast tanks are found in various locations

Where do we find veligers? Outside - Pockets Outside – Lower Units

As they grow, you can feel them before you will see them 50X scope Then they start to be more visible

We’ll start with the hull As you walk around look close and touch Let’s do the Inspection

Then the more obvious still need to look closely Then of course there’s the real obvious

Then the not so obvious

And the unusual

Don’t assume because the hull may be clean that everything else is

Let’s go to the stern (back) Where do we start looking? –Propulsion system(s)

Where do we start looking? –Gimbal area

Where do we start looking? – Lower Unit – Cavitation Plates

Where do we start looking? – Fasteners

Where do we start looking? – Intakes

Where do we start looking? –Trim tabs – hinge, top and bottom

Where do we start looking? –Trim tabs – hinge, top and bottom

Where do we start looking? –Transducer(s), pitot tube –Prop(s) and Prop shaft(s)

Where do we start looking? –Prop shaft supports –Bilge drain plugs DO NOT remove drain plugs until you have checked the bilge(s) They may require fluid containment for proper disposal due to oils or other hazardous materials

Where do we start looking? –Through hull fittings

Now let’s go to the inside Wash down hose/outlets – These could be inside or outside the cabin

Now let’s go to the inside This could be inside or outside the cabin

Now let’s go to the inside This could be inside or outside the cabin

DO NOT remove drain plugs until you have checked the bilge(s) They may require fluid containment for proper disposal due to oils or other hazardous materials Where do we start looking here? –Bilge(s) (before pulling drain plugs) Remember

Where do we start looking? –Bilge(s)

Where do we start looking? –Live/bait wells

Where do we start looking? –Fishing gear – i.e. bobbers, bait cans –Rope lockers

How about sailboats All still have the hull All still have the bilge(s) All still have the anchor(s) (or should) All still have compartments Rope locker Storage Most have some sort of Power Sailboats have about everything a power boat has PLUS

Sailboats have unique features like Centerboards or keels Centerboard boxes Rudders

Sailboats have unique features like Centerboards or keels Centerboard boxes Rudders

They sill have –Hulls - same as any boat –Storage compartments –Pockets where water can stand How about PWCs

They sill have –Hulls - same as any boat –Storage compartments –Pockets where water can stand –Power / jet

How about PWCs They also have – A big intake

How about PWCs

Now for a test But first short break

Now we’ve found them let’s get rid of them

Decontaminating Process Decontamination may or may not be your job Be sure to tell the customer that you will be decontaminating the boat, NOT washing it. Remember that scraping mussels off does not kill quagga or zebra mussels unless the shell is crushed or the byssal threads are pulled out.

Decontaminating Process The objective of decontamination is to kill AND remove all mussels that can be reached. There is no way to confirm that mussels are dead during a watercraft inspection or decontamination. All mussels must be considered viable unless they are cooked open, smashed or the shells empty.

Decontaminating Process Requirements for Decontamination 1.Vessel OWNER’S permission 2.Proper location - Containment area away from drainage or a containment system 3.Hot water pressure washer - 180°F at 2500psi and 5 GPM minimums 4.Engine flushing equipment - Earmuffs, fake-a lake, etc. It is highly recommended that you have the boat OWNER sign a waiver of damage before commencing the decontamination process Take pictures of any existing damage

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (130°F at the surface) water Pumps used for ballast tanks and inboard systems are not designed for water over 130°F. Therefore, it is suggested that you start decontamination on those systems first. By doing that, you can load the systems with 120°F to 130°F water and allow it to stand in the system while you are doing the rest of the vessel. This way you are assured that the water has been in the system long enough to create a kill. For further assurance, leave the water in the system when you are through. In all cases of ballast tanks and inboard systems with questionable pumps: Discuss options with the OWNER

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (130°F at the surface) water Options: 1- Get pump(s) retrofitted before decon 2- Decon with owners WRITTEN permission 3- Don’t allow launch Notify other marinas in the area of the risk of that boat CAUTION!!! Hot water will burn you! 160°F water can create a 3 rd degree burn in one second

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (130°F at the surface) water Bait / live well(s) –

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (130°F at the surface) water Ballast tanks/bladders -

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (>140°F at the surface) water PFDs Float cushions Ski equipment Towables Bilge area(s) – BEWARE of oily bilges May need special disposal

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (>140°F at the surface) water Rope / storage locker(s) The entire hull Thru-hull fittings

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Proper spray angle for maximum effect

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Power wash with hot (>140°F at the surface) water All trailer components Frame Lights and license plate holder Springs and hangers Axles Rollers / bunks Brakes Trim tabs – Top and bottom Pitot tubes Transducers Anchors and lines The entire outdrive Propeller Propeller shaft Water intakes Everything that has been wet

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (>140°F at the surface) water Outdrive special points to flush

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? When spraying the inside of the gimbal unit with hot water, make sure to use a prolonged flush and NOT high pressure Gimbal area – Do NOT pressure wash

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate vessels? Flush with hot (>140°F at the surface) water Gimbal area – Do NOT pressure wash Let water flow from the top outside ring for a minimum of 2 minutes Very slowly move down the outside ring letting the water get into and heat the inside surfaces Make sure that you are allowing enough time as you move down for the water to thoroughly cook the mussels on the inside Repeat the process for the inside ring and then repeat the process on the other side

Decontaminating Process How do we decontaminate the cooling system and why?

Why do we need to decontaminate the cooling system? Decontaminating Process

How do we decontaminate the cooling system and why? –Hot (>140°F at the surface) flush (preferred method) –Chemical flush (>6% chlorine solution) Method the same for hot water or chemical cooling system flush

How do we decontaminate the cooling system? Outdrives Decontaminating Process

How do we decontaminate the cooling system? Through hull intakes Decontaminating Process Options on small tight crevasses –4% Muriatic acid Can spray Can wipe on with sponge Use gloves Stay up wind

The ideal way to clean –A good hot water pressure wash system Decontaminating Process

Some tool adaptations that have developed by Hydro Engineering for flushing cooling systems and pressure washing boats

Hydrosite™, Callville Bay Marina, Lake Mead, NV Decontaminating Process Hydrosite, Callville Bay Marina, Lake Mead, NV Hydrosite™, Callville Bay Marina, Lake Mead, NV Hydromat™ Containment System

Any Questions? Found in Lake Mojave

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