AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES
In simple terms, Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are aquatic organisms (i.e.
hydrilla, sea lamprey, goby, milfoil, zebra mussel, snakehead fish) that have
been introduced into new ecosystems (Great Lakes, San Francisco Bay, Florida,
Hawaii) throughout the United States and the world and are having harmful
impacts on the natural resources in these ecosystems and the human use of these
resources.
- ANS multiply when moved to new ecosystems.
- Before leaving a water system, check your boat and trailer and remove
any plants or animals you see.
- Drain your motor, live well, and bilge on land.
- Do not release live bait or aquatic nuisance species from one water
system into another.
- Thoroughly clean the boat and trailer, using a mild bleach solution.
Mussel larvae must be removed or killed.
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