Decontaminations are available to boaters free of charge, with priority given to boaters who have been referred for decontamination by watercraft inspectors or law enforcement present on area landings.
Crow Wing County has been allocated $462,902 by the Minnesota Legislature to assist in the prevention of the spread of AIS within county lakes and rivers in 2022.
Watercraft decontamination consists of a very hot water rinse used to kill zebra mussels and, if needed, a high-pressure spray to remove material from boats, motors, trailers and personal gear. No soaps, bleaches, or chemicals are used during the process.