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Stop Invasive Species in Your Wake!
PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
June 1-8, 2024
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Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by doing your part to prevent the spread of invasive species while on the water! Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft, gear, and equipment between trips. Your favorite lakes and rivers will thank you!
Clean, Drain, Dry… After every waterbody, every time.
CLEAN off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from all equipment before leaving water access.
- Rinse equipment and boat hulls (with high pressure, hot water when possible).
- Rinse interior compartments of boats with low pressure, hot water (120°F).
- Flush motor with hot water (120°F) for 2 minutes (or according to owner’s manual).
DRAIN motor, bilge, livewell, and other water containing devices before leaving water access.
DRY everything for at least five days OR wipe with a towel before reuse.
For ANGLERS, the additional step of DISPOSE is recommended:
DISPOSE of unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts in the trash. When keeping live bait, drain bait container and replace with spring or dechlorinated tap water. Never dump live fish or other organisms from one water body into another.
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