‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ How to prevent the spread of invasive species while fishing
From: Midland Daily News
With fishing season here in Michigan, there are many ways fishermen can prevent the spread of invasive species.
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In a release by the Michigan DNR, there are several tips provided to help stop the spread of invasive species while fishing around the state.
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Invasive species are those that are not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm, to Michigan’s economy, environment or human health.
Michigan’s waters are seeing increased effects from invasive aquatic plants like starry stonewort and European frog-bit, which can choke out habitat and limit fishing access. When these plants get caught on motors, trailers, nets and lines, they can be carried to the next fishing spot. Many aquatic invasive plants can sprout from plant fragments, seeds or tiny buds called turions that can go unnoticed without careful inspection.