Over the past few years a new initiative has been undertaken by NYS, local colleges and lake associations to slow the spread of aquatic invasive hitch hikes, this has included posting both paid and volunteer boat launch stewards at high usage boat launches to educate the boating community of the need to clean and drain their boat both before entering a water body and again when leaving. This along with, if possible, a reasonable time to allow the boat and other related water gear to dry can reduce the spread of invasives between water bodies. See the following 2 reports for more on the 2012 seasons lake stewards program.
Paul Smith's Watershed Stewardship Program |
Lake George Steward Program | NYS Disinfection Procedures |
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Clean- Drain- Disinfect- Dry | Lake George Releases Requirements for Boat Washing |
DEC Guidelines |
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NYS DEC Aquatic Invasive Species Transport Law | AWI 2015 Comprehensive Report on Boat Washing/Decontamination | |
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The DEC has adopted new regulations requiring removal of all animal and plant matter and draining boats, holding wells, and equipment before launch and after launch took effect Wed. June 4 and apply to all DEC boat launches, fishing access sites, and any other DEC lands where watercraft such as boats, kayaks, and canoes can be launched. Attached is the related news release.
And here is a link to DEC's online spread prevention information: http:/www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48221.html
Cabela's Call to Action- Clean Drain Dry
New DEC Regulations Targeting Invasive Species- requiring removal of all animal and plant matter and draining boats, holding wells, and equipment before launch and after launch took effect Wed. June 4 and apply to all DEC boat launches, fishing access sites, and any other DEC lands where watercraft such as boats, kayaks, and canoes can be launched.
New York Invasive Species Council, ISAC- How to schedule an event for Invasive Species Awareness Week.
Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Aiding in Fight Against Invasive Species-September 2nd Press Release
Boat Inspection and Decontamination for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention- Recommendations for the Adirondack region, March 2014.
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