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Focus Topic - CW |
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About the 2005 Focus Topic: Aquatic
Nuisance Species
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From zebra
mussels, to purple loosestrife, to the now
infamous snakehead fish, invasive plants and
animals are all over the country, wreaking
havoc in the waterbodies they infest.
Boaters who trailer their boats from lake to
lake or bay to bay can be part of the
problem of spreading fish and plants—or they
can be part of the solution. In 2005, we are
looking for projects that educate boaters
about practical habits that will help
prevent the further spread of aquatic
nuisance species.
All applications
that educate boaters about reducing their
impact on the environment while boating will
be considered, however applications with a
majority of the project devoted to the focus
topic will be given preferential treatment.
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Above:
The Lake
Metonga Association, Inc. of
Crandon, WI, erected two
educational bulletin boards and
purchased two power washers to help
prevent the spread of aquatic
nuisance species between lakes in
their area. |
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Above:
The Lake Mead Boat Owners Association in Las
Vegas, Nevada,
printed 10,000 informational brochures and
10,000 business cards to help boaters in
their area recognize and prevent the
westward spread of aquatic zebra mussels. |
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Annapolis, Maryland office
147 Old Solomons Island Road,
Suite 513
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 |
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Alexandria, Virginia office
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria, Virginia
(703) 823-9550 x3200 |
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©
2005 BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and
Clean Water |
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