With the fishing opener just two days away, the DNR is reminding anglers and boaters to brush up on the state’s aquatic invasive species laws. Starting this boating season, anyone found guilty of violating the state’s AIS(aquatic invasive species) laws will not only have to pay the required fines, but will also have to complete mandatory “Clean In Clean Out” training.
The DNR’s April Rust says ” it’s a short course about 20 minutes long, on-line that’s required of anyone that’s convicted of violating Minnesota’s aquatic invasive species law.”
Anyone wanting a refresher course on the state’s AIS laws are also encouraged to go on-line and review the “Clean In Clean Out” training.
The DNR’s Heidi Wolf says “we only have five percent of our water bodies that are infested with any AIS and we’re hoping to keep that 95-percent AIS free. And making sure people are informed about the law, following the laws, can really help us do that.”
For more information on the “Clean In Clean Out” program or AIS in general click below:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquatic/index.html