Aquatic Hitchhikers Program

A national campaign educating boaters on preventing invasive species transport, e.g., “Clean, Drain, Dry.” States may have mandatory check stations.

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Guidelines to avoid spreading non-native plants or animals (e.g., zebra mussels) between waterway...

Issues like pollution, wildlife disturbances, and habitat protection tied to boating activities; ...

An invasive freshwater species clinging to hulls or intakes, disrupting ecosystems. Boaters must ...