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English: Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) warning sign.

HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD

EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL HAS BEEN FOUND IN THIS LOCATION.

  • Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) is a feathery submerged aquatic plant that can quickly form thick mats in shallow areas of lakes and rivers.
  • It is similar to the native Northern watermilfoil (Myriophyllum sibericum [sic]), which generally has 5-9 leaflets, Eurasian watermilfoil has 12-21.
  • These mats can interfere with swimming and entangle propellers which hinders boating, fishing, and waterfowl hunting.
  • Matted milfoil can displace native aquatic plants, impacting fish and wildlife.
  • Milfoil spreads when plant pieces break off and float on water currents. It can cross land to new waters by clinging to sailboats, personal watercraft, powerboats, motors, trailers, and fishing gear.
  • Eradicating established infestations is nearly impossible.
  • Your help detecting and reporting new infestations is vital for preventing their spread.

INVASIVE SPECIES ADVISORY

BEFORE leaving boat launch:

  • Remove any zebra mussels and other animals and plants before leaving any waterbody.
  • Drain water from motor, live well, bilge and transom wells while on land immediately before leaving the waterbody.
  • Empty your bait bucket on land. Never release live bait! It is illegal!

AFTER leaving boat launch:

  • Wash or dry your boat, tackle, downriggers, trailer, and other boat equipment:
  • Rinse your boat and equipment with hot tap water (greater than 40˚C), or
  • Spray your boat and trailer with high pressure water (250 psi), or
  • Dry your boat and equipment in the sun for at least 5 days before transporting them to another waterbody.
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