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Minnesota Tough on Aquatic Invasive Species
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considerably ramped up its boat inspections, enforcement efforts and educational campaign to prevent the spread of invasive zebra mussels and other AIS.
Watercraft users need to remove all aquatic plants, animals from their watercraft, drain all water and leave all their drain plugs and water draining devices open during transport. Civil citation fines for violating AIS laws in Minnesota doubled in July; the fine for possessing or transporting a prohibited invasive species such as the zebra mussel will be $500.
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