Clean Boats, Clean Waters Training Sessions Scheduled

More than 200 boaters learned more about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the pilot program Clean Boats, Clean Waters conducted in several Michigan lake communities during the 2006 boating season.

After being trained, volunteers stationed at launch sites provided boaters with information about aquatic invasive species and materials that describe a few simple steps they can take to make sure their watercraft is AIS-free.

Residents interested in volunteering for the 2007 Clean Boats, Clean Waters program are invited to attend one of several training workshops scheduled around the state:

• April 16 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Macomb County MSU Extension – Clinton Twp.
• April 18 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kellogg Biological Station – Hickory Corners
• April 20 – 9 a.m.-Noon Boyne City Hall – Boyne City
• April 20 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Boyne Mountain Resort – Boyne City (Michigan Lake and Stream Associations Annual Conference participants)

Materials Fee: $35

See: More information | Watercraft checkpoints (PDF)

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