AIS PROGRAM
KEEP FLATHEAD LAKE
PREVENTION IS THE ONLY
SOLUTION.
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FREE OF INVASIVE MUSSELS our mission
is to develop and implement programs and strategies designed to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into waters of the Flathead Reservation, and to help contain, control and where possible, eradicate aquatic invasive species already present on the Reservation.
IT’S UP TO YOU!
CLEAN. DRAIN. DRY.
Tiny, razor-sharp shells would coat and clog every
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hard surface of the lake - rocks, boats, docks & dams. Invasive Mussels Would Ravage the Lake Environment
Zebra and quagga mussels devastate native species by stripping the food web of plankton, and that has a cascading effect throughout the ecosystem. Lack of food causes populations of native trout, whitefish and native mussel species to plummet. Invasive mussels typically cause harmful algal blooms and permanently alter water quality in a way that impacts aquatic life and even humanhealth.
Drain
Drain onto land all water from bait buckets, live wells, pumps, motor, Clean bilges, and remove Clean off all plants, animals, drain plugs. and mud from your watercraft Eliminate all water (canoe, kayak, boat) and BEFORE LEAVING equipment (boots, waders, an area where you fishing gear). Use a high have had your pressure washer or available boat and trailer. power washing stations. If you use your own high pressure washer or a car wash, make sure the water goes into a contained-water holding area. Rinse with very hot water (140 °F).
Dry
Dry all items completely before launching the watercraft into another body of water. Allow at least five days for you boat, trailer, and Confederated Salish and equipment to Kootenai Tribes completely dry Natural Resources Department before launching www.csktnomussels.org into other waters. email: erik.hanson@cskt.org (406) 675-2700 ext. 7280
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