In the news: Stopping invasive species by…giving your dog a bath?

Posted November 19th, 2012 in Aquatic Invasive Species

The ways for aquatic invasive species to be spread or introduced to waterways run the gamut, from bait buckets to trailers to…your loyal companion.

Wildlife Forever, a non-profit organization, has launched a campaign to let hunters know how they can help prevent the spread of AIS.

From The Great Lakes Echo: 

“The non-profit Wildlife Forever received a $233,830 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to help teach hunters how to prevent aquatic hitchhikers.

The campaign will teach hunters to properly clean waders, waterfowl decoys and even hunting dogs to avoid transporting invasive species. The clean, drain, dry technique is the most effective way to prevent the transport of invasive species between different bodies of waters, according to the group.”

Visit the link above to find out more about the campaign, and to see some PSA videos that were recently produced about the Clean, Drain, Dry message.

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🦞 Invasive Alert: Marbled Crayfish 🦞Natalia Szklaruk, coordinator of the Great Lakes Invasive Crayfish Collaborative, shares crucial insights in a new article by Great Lakes Now. Discover the origins of the marbled crayfish, its rapid spread, and ongoing efforts to combat its invasion at the #linkinbio.

🦞 Invasive Alert: Marbled Crayfish 🦞Natalia Szklaruk, coordinator of the Great Lakes Invasive Crayfish Collaborative, shares crucial insights in a new article by Great Lakes Now. Discover the origins of the marbled crayfish, its rapid spread, and ongoing efforts to combat its invasion at the #linkinbio. ...

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