The Manitoba Government has put out a bulletin, raising awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species this summer season.
Invasive plants and animals are an ever-growing concern in the province as things like Zebra mussels, Spiney water flees and water lettuce continues to spread.
Cleaning, draining, and drying your boats are legally required for all watercraft, and extend to other equipment too.
Water pumps, fishing gear, flotation devices, and trailers also need to be carefully maintained to prevent the spread of these organisms.
Fines for not removing boat plugs could be up to $237, and not stopping for boat inspections could net a fine of $672 dollars.
So do your part to Stop AIS and preserve the beautiful freshwater we share in Manitoba.
