What can I do to stop the spread of ANS?
What can I do to stop the spread of ANS?
There are several major pathways through which ANS are introduced, but most are the result of human activities both intentional and unintentional. To prevent the spread of nuisance species:
- Empty bait buckets on dry land, not into the lake.
- Never move fish caught from one body of water to another.
- Inspect equipment and remove any visible organisms and vegetation.
- Wash equipment with 140-degree water (typically found at a carwash), a 10-percent chlorine and water solution, or a hot saltwater solution.
- Contact the Emporia Research Office at (620) 342-0658 or email the Aquatic Nuisance Species Program Coordinator if you find any nuisance species.
- Do not release aquarium pets. If your family gets tired of its aquarium or aquatic pets, do not release anything from the aquarium (water, plants, fish or animals) into or near a body of water or storm drain. You could be hurting all of the streams and lakes around the country and killing other fish and animals that already live in the water. If you cannot find a home for the critters in you aquarium, bury them. Dump the water into the toilet or yard, far away from storm drains.
Remember: It is illegal to release exotic species into the waters of the state.
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