Montana Invasive Species Council meets July 9th in Billings
The Montana Invasive Species Council will hold its next council meeting from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on July 9th at the Big Horn Resort in Billings. The council will discuss plans for the invasive species summit, review new videos, and hear an update about invasive woody tree projects addressing saltcedar, Russian olive, and common buckthorn. A tour of the woody invasive tree removal project at Riverfront Park will follow the meeting.
This meeting is open to the public and virtual attendance is available.
In-person registration is due no later than July 5th at 12:00 pm.
To attend the meeting in-person or via zoom please register here, or contact Anna Connerton at anna.connerton@mt.gov with your name, email, and affiliation.
 Prevent the spread of AIS this Fourth of July, and always
38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year
HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July Fourth holiday, they need to follow the rules to prevent aquatic invasive species from affecting Montana’s waters.
Those rules include:
- All boats must stop at all open watercraft inspection stations they encounter including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to $500.
- Always be sure to clean, drain and dry your boat.
- All watercraft entering Montana are required to be inspected for aquatic invasive species. An inspection is required before launching on Montana waters.
- Non-residents transporting watercraft into Montana must purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass before launching. The fee is $30 for motorized and $10 for nonmotorized watercraft. The pass is valid until Dec. 31.
Inspection is required for Montana residents before launch IF: the boat is entering the state, crossing west over the Continental Divide or entering the Flathead basin.
CEMIST Quarterly Meeting - July 8, 2024
Please join the Central & Eastern Montana Invasive Species Team for their quarterly meeting on July 8th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Billings.
Location: Yellowstone County Conservation District Office and Zoom
Contact: Brent Smith - cemist.manager@gmail.com
Click to Join Zoom Meeting
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