Understanding Boaters' Experience to Help Manage Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are problematic for a number of reasons, including disruption of ecosystems, economic impacts to tourism or fishing, and the potentially high costs of eradication. As a result, preventing the spread of AIS is the best management option. Recreational boaters may visit multiple bodies of water in a single season. Without careful cleaning, these boats may carry AIS from one body of water to another.