1. What can we do to prevent the spread of AIS?
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AIS Prevention
What can we do to prevent the spread of AIS?

2. AIS Prevention Numerous programs are being implemented in Minnesota:
Regulation/enforcement
Signage
Boat inspections
Lake Service Provider training
Education
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3. 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
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4. Signage Prevention signs are at Minnesota Public Boat Accesses
Orange alert signs are at infested waters
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Education Schools Lake Associations Fishing tournaments Brochures
Guides and Handbooks
Posters
Website (
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8. 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.

9. 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.

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