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Take Action
to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species!
It’s everyone’s job to help prevent the spread of aquatic
invasives species to Wisconsin lakes. Whether you are a boater,
angler, paddler or water gardener/pond owner you have a very
important role to play in keeping Wisconsin’s lakes free of
aquatic invasive species. The main way aquatic invasive species
like zebra mussels and Eurasian water milfoil spread to new
waters is often by hitching a ride on the boats and trailers of
the very people who enjoy the water the most. Similarly, other
aquatic invasive plants and animals are introduced into lakes
and streams through accidental and sometimes intentional
releases.
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INSPECT your boat, trailer, and equipment and
• REMOVE any attached aquatic plants or animals (before
launching, after loading, and before transporting on a public
highway)
• DRAIN all water from boats, motors and all equipment
• DON’T MOVE live fish away from a waterbody.
• DISPOSE of unwanted bait in the trash.
• BUY minnows from a Wisconsin bait dealer.
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