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July 2025 Newsletter

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:35:23 +0000

One Month. One Mission. Let’s Show Our Lakes Love

A Message from Our Leader: Clean, Drain, Dry Keeps Lakes Healthy

July is Lakes Appreciation Month—Let’s Celebrate!

When Waterway Management Turns Harmful

Anglers & Boaters are Champions Against AIS

Upcoming Conferences

Aquatic Plant Management Society 65th Annual Meeting
Florida Lake Management Society 36th Annual Symposium

June 2023 Newsletter

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:11:34 +0000

When the Solution Becomes a Problem

A Message From Our Leader: Summer has Finally Arrived!

When the Solution Becomes a Problem

Clean, Drain and Dry

Where to Dispose of Lake Weeds

Upcoming Event:

Best Practices in Waterway Debris Removal

Montana Boat and Seaplane Inspections Help Prevent Invasive Mussels From Spreading

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:07:46 +0000

Keeping aquatic invasive species out of Montana bodies of water, specifically invasive mussels, is very important to protecting the native fish and plant species in the area.

Researchers said cleaning, draining and drying boats is nearly 100% effective at keeping AIS out of Montana. That is why boat inspections are required in the state. Seaplanes are also required to undergo inspection.

According to the Seaplane Pilots Association, pilots are strong advocates for the protection of those waterways. Pacific Northwest seaplane pilots created a program that allows pilots to perform their own invasive species inspections. Seaplane pilots annually take an online AIS training course, take a test and receive completion certificate.

The training shows participants how to analyze seaplane aircraft for contamination and, if detected, how to rid the invasive species from the craft.

Ice Fishing and Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:37:00 +0000

When winter arrives and lakes freeze over, the true test of your love of fishing becomes apparent. Winter sportsmen are out in their shanties, drilling holes in the ice in the hopes of reeling in the “big one.” Those of us who live in areas of frozen lakes know that fish tales do not end when the boats are put away.

While these fishermen take to the lakes though they need to be aware that the threat of the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) does not go away. Eurasian watermilfoil which is capable of living and growing under the ice while other invasive species may simply be dormant, they can easily be spread from one water body to another.

There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the spread:

Thoroughly inspect and clean all fishing equipment, line, hooks, nets, scoops and augers after each use.
Drain all water from equipment and containers containing fish prior to leaving the ice.
If you are using live bait, buy it locally from a licensed bait dealer and dispose of any unused bait properly.
Pack out your waste from the ice and dispose of it in appropriate waste containers.
Dry all your equipment for 5 or more days or disinfect it with an appropriate disinfection solution.

Do your part to stop the spread.