PULL THE PLUG ON AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS Actions Required by MN Law to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: Clean aquatic plants, zebra mussels, and other prohibited invasive species off watercraft, trailers, and equipment before leaving the water access. Drain water from boat, ballast tanks, portable bait container, and motor before leaving a water access - and drain bilge, livewell, and baitwell by removing drain plugs. Keep drain plugs out while transporting boats. Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. It is illegal to release live bait into the water, or to dump worms on the ground. Minnesota mndnr.gov/ais TRCES 2014 MNDNR STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! Sea Grant Minnesota CARLTON MIT COUNTY Carlton County Zoning & Environmental Services PULL THE PLUG ON AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS Actions Required by MN Law to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species : Clean aquatic plants , zebra mussels , and other prohibited invasive species off watercraft , trailers , and equipment before leaving the water access . Drain water from boat , ballast tanks , portable bait container , and motor before leaving a water access - and drain bilge , livewell , and baitwell by removing drain plugs . Keep drain plugs out while transporting boats . Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash . It is illegal to release live bait into the water , or to dump worms on the ground . Minnesota mndnr.gov/ais TRCES 2014 MNDNR STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS ! Sea Grant Minnesota CARLTON MIT COUNTY Carlton County Zoning & Environmental Services