1. Clean Boats, Clean Waters Volunteer Watercraft Inspection Program

2. Laura Felda-Marquardt Lakes Specialist Invasive Species Program Sponsored by : UW-Extension Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Association of Lakes

3. zMilfoil Masters’ from Minocqua, Hazlehurst, Lake Tomahawk Middle School and $25,000. zEurasian water-milfoil threatens Northern Wisconsin. It all started with kids!

4. Building Awareness 25 counties received 150 resource kits to educate boaters.

5. Wisconsin Watercraft Inspections zWisconsin hires 11 watercraft inspectors yWatercraft inspections ySignage yMonitoring

6. Illegal to Launch Law zSection 30.715, Stat. 2001 WI Act 16 prohibits the launching of boats or boating equipment or trailers in navigable waters if the person has reason to believe that the boat, boat trailer, or boating equipment has any aquatic plants attached or if a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that zebra mussels are attached.

7. Clean Boats, Clean Waters program arrives

8. Developing Resources

9. Workshop Training Opportunities Rhinelander Green Bay Oshkosh Phillips Grantsburg Balsam Lake La Crosse Hayward Stevens Point Fitchburg Crandon Wautoma Eau Claire

10. Workshop Activities include: zBackground information on aquatic invasive species. zHow to organize an effective watercraft inspection program. zHands-on training for watercraft inspections and invasive species identification.

11. Workshop results z14 workshops z358 trained volunteers and agency staff. zTool kits sent to Maine,Vermont, Nevada, Michigan and Virginia. zWhat we learned...

12. How do I set up a volunteer watercraft inspection program?

13. Volunteer duties: zVisually check boats and trailers for hitching plants and animals. zDemonstrate how to clean recreational equipment. zDistribute educational information.

14. Recruiting Volunteers zAdults and youth zBe specific about duties. zSelect optimum days. zSchedule volunteer hours. zAppreciation

15. Materials Needed zClipboard, pencil zWatercraft Inspection form and Check Point List. zTool kit zPlastic bags zCell phone zDigital camera

16. Boat Landing Message: zInspect and remove any visible mud,plants, fish or animals before transporting. zDrain water from your equipment before transporting. zDispose of unwanted bait in the trash. zSpray/rinse with high pressure, and or hot water. zDry for atleast 5 days.

17. Spotting a Violation zExplain the dangers of invasive plants. zDiscuss the prevention steps. zHelp remove plants. zRequest a sample and get location of prior waterbody. zRespect boaters’ wishes.

18. Keeping records zDetermine traveling patterns of recreational users. zIdentify types of recreational equipment. zInventory boater knowledge of invasive species.

19. Steps for an effective program: zKnow who owns the boat landing. zDetermine effective inspection hours. zRecruit adults and youth. zDevelop an accurate and concise message.

20. zKnow what educational materials are available. zKeep watercraft inspection records. zReport new infestations. zEncourage others to organize a watercraft inspection team. More steps...

21. Clean Boats, Clean Waters Volunteers can make a difference in changing boater behavior and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.