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.
Crow Wing County ramps up AIS program to coincide with fishing opener
The Land Services Department s aquatic invasive species program coincides with Gov. Tim Walz s proclamation of May 15 to be Clean Drain Dry Day.
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Gov. Tim Walz didn t catch a walleye during the 2019 fishing opener, but he did manage to get on the board with a small perch. Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota
The Crow Wing County Land Services Department’s 2021 aquatic invasive species program is ramping up to coincide with this year’s fishing opener May 15.
To celebrate Minnesota’s fishing opener, Gov. Tim Walz declared May 15 to be “Clean Drain Dry Day.” Watercraft inspectors will be active on boat landings within the county beginning May 14 with more than 17,000 inspection hours scheduled for the 2021 season.