Know invasive aquatic species, take action against them

Invasive aquatic species hitch rides on clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When brought to another lake or stream, the nuisance species may spread. If conditions are right, these introduced species become established and cause drastic changes.

Aquatic hitchhikers pose these threats:

  • Reduce game and fish populations
  • Ruin boat engines and jam steering equipment
  • Make lakes/rivers unusable for boaters and swimmers
  • Degrade ecosystems
  • Reduce native species
  • Reduce property values
  • Affect local economies of water-dependent communities

Know invasive aquatic species

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