Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Nevada
Introducing non-native species into state or federally controlled waters can upset the balance of the ecosystem and hurt the environment by clogging waterways and crowding out native species. Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels most often spread between waterways by hitching a ride on vessels and trailers. When transplanted into new waters, they proliferate, displacing native species and damaging water resources.
You can help prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species from one body of water to another by checking, draining, cleaning and air-drying your boat and trailer.
We recommend that you follow these steps:
- Thoroughly check the boat and trailer and remove any plants and animals before leaving the waterbody. Rinse vessel, trailer and equipment.
- Drain the water from your motor, live well and bilge before leaving the waterbody.
- Remove the drain plug while on public roads.
- Allow all equipment to air dry for as long as possible.
- Empty bait bucket on land. Never release live bait into a body of water or release aquatic animals from one waterbody into another.
- Rinse vessel, trailer and equipment.
