Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

To prevent spreading aquatic invasive species.

• Inspect your boat and trailer. Remove any invasive species (zebra mussels and any aquatic plants) you see before leaving the area.
• Drain your motor, live well, and bilge on land before leaving the area.
• Empty your bait buckets on land before leaving the area.
• Never release live bait into a body of water or release aquatic animals from one body of water into another.
• Rinse your boat, propeller, trailer, live well, and equipment; and remove by hand anything trapped between the boat and trailer.
• Air-dry your boat and equipment for as long as possible. Five days is optimal.
• Flush the engine’s cooling system with hot water.
• Apply antifouling materials, such as paint and films, to boat hulls, trim tabs, transducers, and swim­ming platforms to discourage zebra mussel attachment.