Protect Maine's waters





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Help us keep it Maine
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Protect our waters for aquatic invasive species

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Maine has some of the country’s most pristine and healthy waters, which support high-quality habitat for fish and wildlife as well as endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. 

Unfortunately, Maine waters, as well as the fish, wildlife, and recreation they support, are threatened each year by introductions of fish, plants, diseases, and other aquatic invasive species that compete with and displace native natural communities.

Once an aquatic invasive species has established in a body of water, it is extremely difficult for it to be eradicated. These efforts are costly, often risky, and not always successful and introductions have the potential to change our natural places and the way we enjoy them forever.

Prevention is key. Clean, Drain, Dry, EVERY TIME

*Clean* off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from watercraft, motor, trailer, and equipment before leaving water access.

*Drain* water from watercraft, motor, bilge, bladder tanks, live well, and portable bait containers away from the water before leaving water access.

*Dry* completely before reuse.



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Take a boating safety course, online or in-person

Participation in a boating education course will teach you how to properly operate and maintain a boat. 

Find an upcoming in-person course or begin a course online today. [ [link removed] ] 







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More information

Maine Boating Laws and Rules [ [link removed] ]

Boating Safety Information [ [link removed] ]

Purchase Your Lake and River Protection Sticker [ [link removed] ]

Online Boat Registration Renewal [ [link removed] ]

Boating Safety Courses [ [link removed] ]

Help Protect our Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species [ [link removed] ]








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