California state departments are asking boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats to stop the spread of harmful invasive mussels. Properly cleaning and drying boats will also help them avoid quarantines or being turned away from a water destination. “Quagga and Zebra mussels pose a serious threat to our waters and fisheries,” said Department [...]
August 29, 2008 | Posted in
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Boater, angler precautions critical to contain further spread PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Reservoir. An angler reported finding a single zebra mussel in the Cottonwood Point area of the reservoir during the past weekend. KDWP biologist Jason Goeckler investigated immediately and found [...]
August 4, 2008 | Posted in
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Aquatic nuisance species signs geared toward raising public awareness PRATT — It’s the boating season, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) wants all boaters to have fun. However, staff want to ensure that boaters protect the resource they enjoy from dangerous aliens — commonly called aquatic nuisance species (ANS). KDWP staff are [...]
May 29, 2008 | Posted in
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MADISON – Practice good hygiene. That sound advice that mothers, teachers and doctors give to help prevent the spread of illness is equally important this year for anglers and boaters to help keep Wisconsin lakes and fish healthy, state invasive species experts say. The discovery of hydrilla, a new invasive aquatic plant in Wisconsin waters, [...]
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