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Minnesota lakes, protect our
lake from invasive aquatic
plants (milfoil) and animals
(zebra mussels) by performing
the the steps listed below each time to
enter or leave the lake. |
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Clean-In Clean-Out
is a DNR program
designed to educate
boaters and anglers
about the transport and
transfer of invasive
plants and animals from
lake to lake.
"We
are here to help and
inform you about Aquatic
Invasive Species".
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CLEAN
all visible weeds from
your boat, trailer, and
any water-related
equipment before leaving
any water access or
shore land. |
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DRAIN
water-related equipment
(boat, ballast tanks,
portable bait
containers) and
drain bilge, live well,
and bait well by removing
drain plugs before
leaving a water access
or shoreline property.
Keep drain plugs
out and
water-draining devices
open while transporting
watercraft. |
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DISPOSE
of unwanted bait,
including minnows,
leeches, and worms in
the trash. It is illegal
to release bait into a
water body, or release
aquatic animals from one
water body to another. If
you want to keep your
bait, you must refill
the bait container with
bottled or tap water. |
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Know The Law You may not....... |
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- Transport watercraft
without removing the drain
plug.
- Arrive at lake access
with drain plug in place.
- Transport aquatic
plants, zebra mussels, or
other prohibited species on
any roadway.
- Launch a watercraft with
prohibited species attached.
- Transport water from
Minnesota lakes or rivers.
- Release bait into the
water.
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Report New Infestations |
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If you suspect a new infestation
or any invasive plant or animal,
take a photo and note the
location, or save a specimen and
report it to a local
DNR invasive species contact. |
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