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Abstract
Every time a watercraft moves from one lake to another, it could potentially carry an aquatic invasive species (AIS) attached to the exterior, in bilge water, or in bait buckets. Aquatic invasive species can cause ecological and economic damage by degrading water quality, which in turn can harm fisheries, native species, and human health. Invasive species may also interfere with human use of lakes and lead to lower property values. Eradicating aquatic invasive species from an infested waterbody is nearly impossible, so water managers typically focus on prevention through inspection.
Citation
USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 2024. A New Decision Support Tool for Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Rooted in Research Issue 26, March 2024. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 2 p.
