1. AIS Prevention AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County 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 AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County

3. MN AIS Laws & Penalties AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County Civil CitationPenalty 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 $500 Failure to drain water from your boat$100 Transport infested water w/o permit$200 Subsequent offensesFines double Refuse inspectionLose boat license for up to 1 year CriminalPenalty MisdemeanorUp to $1,000 and /or 90 days Gross misdemeanorUp to $3,000 and/or 1 year

4. Signage AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County Prevention signs are at Minnesota Public Boat Accesses Orange alert signs are at infested waters

5. Boat Inspections AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County DNR interns inspect boats going into and out of the lake at some public accesses DNR-trained volunteers inspect boats at some public accesses

6. Lake Service Provider Training AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County Since AIS can spread from moving boats, docks and lifts, lake service providers must be trained and certified by the DNR

7. Education AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County Schools Lake Associations Fishing tournaments Brochures Guides and Handbooks Posters Website (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives)http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives

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.

10. AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County