Aquatic Invasive Species (Ais) - Evinrude 30 HORSEPOWER MFE Operator's Manual

Using The Evinrude MFE Outboard
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-na-
tive plant or animal species that threaten the
diversity or abundance of the native species.
They also threaten the natural ecology of the
body of water they infest. AIS almost always
have a negative impact on the waterway, its
native species, and recreational or commer-
cial activities on the waterway.
Common examples of AIS are; Eurasian wa-
termilfoil, hydrilla , sea lampreys, zebra mus-
sels, Asian carp, and gobies. Many other
examples of AIS exist throughout the world's
waterways.
AIS on Outboard
A typical factor in AIS infestations is that the
non-native species are introduced by human
activity. Some AIS are introduced by commer-
cial operations; however AIS can be intro-
duced through recreational boating activities.
The transportation of recreational boats and
water sports equipment between waterways
can be a major factor in the spread of AIS.
Small pieces of plants or animals hanging
from a propeller, trailer or wakeboard can
transfer enough biological material to estab-
lish an AIS in a new waterway. The early re-
productive stages
microscopic; small amounts of water in a
bilge, live well, cooler or trapped in a compart-
ment can contain enough organisms to estab-
lish an infestation.
As responsible boat owners we MUST do our
part to prevent the spread of these aquatic
hitchhikers. Check your boat each time you
leave the water! In many cases it is required
by law, be sure to check the local regulations
for the waterways where you boat.
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of many AIS
Clean, Drain & Dry – 
Everything, Every Time!
Before you leave a waterway, follow the pro-
cedure below to help prevent the spread of
AIS.
Clean
Inspect and remove any visible mud, aquatic
plants, fish or animals from the boat, trailer
and any water sports equipment before trans-
porting your equipment.
Drain
Remove all water from the boat, including bal-
last, bilge, livewell, engine and gearcase. Dis-
pose of unwanted live bait in the trash.
Dry
Allow the boat to completely dry before visit-
ing any other bodies of water.
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