tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996630202303938811.post583602766727976532..comments2024-01-11T05:51:18.600-05:00Comments on Great Lakes Environment: WI Reports No Inland Spread Of VHS Fish VirusJPMcJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01112613043915135162noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996630202303938811.post-18512575398330315712010-08-13T10:43:06.470-04:002010-08-13T10:43:06.470-04:00Kudos to the residents and visitors, who fish and ...Kudos to the residents and visitors, who fish and boat in Wisconsin’s lakes. They clearly have become steward of their environment, including their lakes and waterways and have helped contain the spread of VHS and other invasive organisms and species, just by following some simple steps:<br />• Do not move fish between water sources<br />• Buy bait from reliable sources<br />• Do not dispose of fish or by-products, including unused bait, in any body of water <br />o Dispose of unused fish or fish remains in a secure trash area. <br />• Do not transfer water between locations or sources<br />o Drain all water, including bilge water, ballast tanks, live wells, coolers, before leaving the water source.<br />• Clean mud or debris from vehicles and equipment when you move them between water sources<br />o This includes boats, recreational watercraft, trailers, any equipment and footwear.<br /><br />To learn more go to www.FocusOnFishHealth.org and enter the photo contest to win a prize.<br /><br />Fishing FemmeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com