b'E N V I R O N M E N TA L I N F O R M AT I O NEnvironmentalInformationClean, Drain, Dry MethodAquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native plants or animals that when introduced to new waterbodies can displace beneficial native species, disrupt the ecosystem, and drastically reduce recreational activities, including swimming. There are steps being taken nationally and locally to minimize these introductions. Boaters can help by removing any plants or animals from their boats and trailers and properly preparing and maintainingAt Home, Prior To Your Next Launch:their equipment. If a vessel sits at a dock for too long, theseDry- All equipment that encounters the water for species can occur on the hull, bilge areas, live wells, or othera minimum of one week in hot/dry weather or a places that may collect water. You can help prevent newminimum of four weeks in cool/wet weather before introductions of invasive plants and animals by following theentering new waters Clean, Drain, Dry Method.oIf drying isnt possible, please wash your equipment with one of the following techniques. BEFORE LEAVING THE LAUNCH:You can wash equipment with hot water, preferable Clean- Remove any visible mud, plants, fish, orhigh pressure. You can dip equipment into 100% animals before transporting equipment vinegar for 20 minutes prior to rinsing or use a oNever release plants, fish, or animals into a body of1% salt solution and leave on for 24 hours prior water unless they are native to that body of waterto rinsing (2/3 cups of salt to 5 gallons of water). oDispose of any unused bait in an upland trashFinally, you can wet equipment with a bleach solution (1 oz. per gallon) or soap and hot water Drain- Eliminate water from equipment, such as live(Lysol, boat soap, etc.) for 10 minutes prior to wells, before transportingrinsing382023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'