The beautiful, clean lakes are one of the biggest reasons people come to the Northwoods.
It’s why you likely won’t find any shortage of boats on the water this weekend.
Aquatic Invasive Species remain a big concern in the Northwoods.
Cathy Higley is the Vilas County Lake Conservation Specialist. She said you should be checking your boat every time you put it in and pull it out of a lake.
“Just make sure you’re expecting your boat for plants and animals. Remove any plants and animals. Drain all the lake water from your live well, your bilge, your ballast tanks, or any other area that’s holding water. And also, never move live fish,” said Higley.
Lake Groups Prepare for Busy Season of Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Spread
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Lake Groups Prepare for Busy Season of Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Spread
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As the last of the ice is quickly melting, many people look forward to getting their boats back in the water. This also means groups will once again head to boat launches in an effort to keep Aquatic Invasive Species [AIS] out of the lakes. AIS can be determinantal on a lake’s a health. Eurasian Water Milfoil, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, and Spiny Water Fleas have all been found in lakes in Vilas County. “Once they’re in there it is very hard to get them out. Most of the time you’re just not going.Read More
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