Aquatic invasive species spread is preventable with a few simple steps
From Michigan State University Extension-
The Great Lakes fishing industry, both sport and commercial, including related tourism and shipping, generates over $5 billion to the Great Lakes states’ economies. Fisheries and supporting industries also employ over 125,000 people. The impact of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is expensive to manage, devastating to local environments reducing fish populations and becoming more widespread due to human water-related activities. In Michigan alone, $1.5 million a year is spent throughout the state for aquatic invasive species control, management and education.