STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

www.maine.gov/dep/water/invasives 2019

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Do your part: Protect Maine waters from invasive plants

and animals.

CLEAN plant debris, mud and algae from all boating and fishing gear and dispose in trash.

DRAIN live well, bilge water, and engine water away from waterbody.

DRY any gear that comes into

contact with water.

PROTECT MAINE WATERS

Avoid fines by making sure that you are not transporting aquatic plants.

Up to $2,500 for transporting any aquatic plant

Up to $500 for failing to affix the invasive species sticker to your

motorized craft (including seaplanes)

To report a violation

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