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ARIZONA’SAQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM

Tom McMahonInvasive Species Coordinator Wildlife Management Division

Habitat Branch

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Aquatic Invasive Species

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AIS {Invasive Mussel} Outreach

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2009 Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction Act

----------------------------- Senate Engrossed House Bill ----------------------------- State of Arizona House of Representatives Forty-ninth Legislature First Regular Session 2009 ----------------------------- CHAPTER 77 -----------------------------

HOUSE BILL 2157 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 5-323, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3.1; RELATING TO GAME AND FISH. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: Section 1. Section 5-323, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read: 17-255. Definition of aquatic invasive species I N THI S ARTICLE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWI SE REQUI RES, "AQUATIC I NVASI VE SPECI ES": 1. MEANS ANY AQUATI C SPECIES THAT IS NOT NATI VE TO THE ECOSYSTEM UNDER CONSI DERATI ON AND WHOSE I NTRODUCTI ON OR PRESENCE I N THI S STATE MAY CAUSE ECONOMI C OR ENVIRONMENTAL HARM OR HARM TO HUMAN HEALTH. 2. DOES NOT I NCLUDE:ANY NONI NDI GENOUS SPECI ES LAWFULLY OR HI STORI CALLY I NTRODUCED INTO THIS STATE FOR SPORT FI SHI NG RECREATI ON (b) ANY SPECI ES I NTRODUCED INTO THI S STATE BY THE DEPARTMENT, BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTI TI ES OR BY ANY PERSON PURSUANT TO THI S TI TLE. 17-255.01. Aquatic invasive species program; powers A. THE DI RECTOR MAY ESTABLI SH AND MAI NTAIN AN AQUATI C INVASI VE SPECIES PROGRAM. B. THE DI RECTOR MAY ISSUE ORDERS: 1. ESTABLISHI NG A LI ST OF AQUATI C INVASI VE SPECI ES FOR THI S STATE. 2. ESTABLISHI NG A LI ST OF WATERS OR LOCATI ONS WHERE AQUATI C I NVASI VE SPECI ES ARE PRESENT AND TAKE STEPS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO ERADICATE, ABATE OR PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATI C I NVASI VE SPECI ES WI THI N OR FROM THOSE BODI ES OF WATER. 3. ESTABLISHI NG MANDATORY CONDI TI ONS AS PROVI DED I N SUBSECTI ON C OF THI S SECTI ON ON THE MOVEMENT OF WATERCRAFT, VEHI CLES, CONVEYANCES OR OTHER EQUI PMENT FROM WATERS OR LOCATI ONS WHERE AQUATI C I NVASI VE SPECI ES ARE PRESENT TO OTHER WATERS. APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR J ULY 10, 2009.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Definition

2009 AIS Interdiction Act {HB 2157}Title 17, Chapter 2 - §17-255. Definition of AIS

“Any aquatic species that is not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction or presence in this State may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. This does not include any non-indigenous species (e.g., rainbow trout, largemouth bass) lawfully or historically introduced into the State for sportfishing purposes”

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Established the Aquatic Invasive Spp Program - with certain powers, prohibitions, violations, and penalties.

Based on Self-Certifications and Owner/Transporter Compliance. Director’s Orders - DO1 = Establish an AIS List - DO2 = Establish an AIS Affected Waters List - DO3 = Establish Mandatory Conditions for Movement of Watercraft/Equipment from AIS Affected Waters.

2009 Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction

Act

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Established the Aquatic Invasive Spp Program - with certain powers, prohibitions, violations, and penalties.

Based on Self-Certifications and Owner/Transporter Compliance. Director’s Orders - DO1 = Establish an AIS List - DO2 = Establish an AIS Affected Waters List - DO3 = Establish Mandatory Conditions for Movement of Watercraft/Equipment from AIS Affected Waters.

2009 Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction

Act

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2010 AIS Director’s Orders

DO1 AIS SpeciesQuagga Mussel Zebra Mussel

DO2 AIS Affected Waters Lake Mead Lake Mohave

Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant

DO3 Mandatory Conditions for MovementAquatic Invasive Species decontamination protocols to prevent

spread of invasive mussels

1. Day Users {5 days of less in the water}2. Long Term or Moored Boats {>5

days}

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

DAY USERSDay use vessels, boats, watercraft or other contrivances have the potential to carry live larval invasive species to other uninfected bodies of water. To disinfect your boat, the following decontamination protocols shall be taken:

• Remove any clinging material such as plants, animals and mud from anchor, boat, motor, and trailer;

• Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s);

• Dry boat and equipment.• If using the boat again in less than five days from the

previous use: Replace bilge drain plug and disinfect the bilge by pouring not less than one gallon of vinegar into the bilge.

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

DAY USERSDay use vessels, boats, watercraft or other contrivances have the potential to carry live larval invasive species to other uninfected bodies of water. To disinfect your boat, the following decontamination protocols shall be taken:

• Remove any clinging material such as plants, animals and mud from anchor, boat, motor, and trailer;

• Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s);

• Dry boat and equipment.• If using the boat again in less than five days from the

previous use: Replace bilge drain plug and disinfect the bilge by pouring not less than one gallon of vinegar into the bilge.

In other words..!!

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

DAY USERS

Clean, Drain, and Dry your Watercraft and

Equipment

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS

Vessels, boats, watercraft or contrivances that have been moored in waters that are AIS affected (e.g., Quagga) for longer than five days will likely be heavily contaminated with larval mussels. Boats that have been moored longer than a few weeks or months will be heavily contaminated with attached adult mussels. Typically these boats are very large with many through hull fittings and internal equipment that resists even the most meticulous decontamination effort. Therefore, mandatory decontamination procedures for these vessels will include minimum dry {desiccation} periods.

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATSMandatory Procedures

- Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s).- Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings.- Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the

boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October.

- Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds.

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATSMandatory Procedures

- Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s).- Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings.- Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the

boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October.

- Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds.

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATSMandatory Procedures

- Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s).- Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings.- Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the

boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October.

- Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds.

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AIS DIRECTOR’S ORDERSDO3 – DECON PROTOCOLS

LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATSMandatory Procedures

- Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s).- Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings.- Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the

boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October.

- Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds.

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AIS MANDATORY PROCEDURE FORTRANSPORT

Arizona Game and Fish Department – AIS Boat Inspection Report (AISBIR)

Per Watercraft Inspection Protocols Recommended by Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species

Date: Time: Location: By:

Vessel Type: . Make: . Model: . Size: .

State Registration # or USCG Documented Vessel Name: .

Owner: .

Address: .

City: State: . Zip: .

Phone: .

Commercial Transport Company or Name of person transporting vessel:

Date Removed from Water: How Long in Water: Body of Water: Weather Conditions Since Removed From Water (circle all that apply): Wet Moist Humid Dry Hot Cold Ultimate Launch Location/Destination: Destination Jurisdiction(s): Date Notified:

How Long Will Boat Stay in Current Location:

Anticipated Travel Date: Destination ETA:

CLOSE INSPECTION: IDENTIFIED MUSSEL LOCATIONS

Visible Mussels Y/N

Visible Vegetation Y/N

Comments

Hull, Engine, Outdrive, Propeller Shaft, Thrusters

Trim Tabs, Pitot Tubes, Transducers, Rudders, etc. Generator Bilge, Through Hull Fitting Bait and/or Live Wells Anchor Rope/Chain and locker Trailer

Mussels Present/Decontamination Required (Yes/No) – If YES, Explain Decontamination Plan (required before moving): Where: By Whom: How:

I affirm that the above information is true. I understand that this inspection form does not certify that the watercraft listed here-in has been decontaminated, only that it was inspected for presence or absence of visible Quagga or Zebra mussels. I understand that the vessel will not be transported from the inspection site or other location as authorized by the Department until such time as the vessel has been decontaminated for all aquatic invasive species. I further understand that it is unlawful to transport live Quagga or Zebra mussels under Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-309 and § 17-255.02, Arizona Game and Fish Commission Order 42, and Arizona Administrative Code Rule R12-4-406.

Signed: . Date: . Printed Name: . Legal Standing in this Matter: .

AGFD INCIDENT NUMBER: Date Released (no Visible adult mussels standard attained):

FOLE_FORM 2137_11/06/2009 page 1 of 2

AIS Boat Inspection Report Self Inspection {completed by

Owner and/or Transporter}

Must be completed and filed with AGFD AISP before longterm/moored watercraft is transported to another waterbody {…or State…}

If applicable, AGFD AISP will inform {via Fax} the route and destination State(s) and/or Federal partners.

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2011AIS Director’s Orders

DO1 AIS SpeciesQuagga Mussel Zebra Mussel

Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia

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DO2 AIS Affected Waters Lake Mead Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant

LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID)******************************************************************************

DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment MovementDecontamination protocols to prevent spread

of aquatic invasive species- To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia

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2011AIS Director’s Orders

DO1 AIS SpeciesQuagga Mussel Zebra Mussel

Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia

***********************************************

DO2 AIS Affected Waters Lake Mead Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant

LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID)******************************************************************************

DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment MovementDecontamination protocols to prevent spread

of aquatic invasive species- To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia

*******************************************************************

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2011AIS Director’s Orders

DO1 AIS SpeciesQuagga Mussel Zebra Mussel

Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia

***********************************************

DO2 AIS Affected Waters Lake Mead Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant

LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID)******************************************************************************

DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment MovementDecontamination protocols to prevent spread

of aquatic invasive species- To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia

*******************************************************************

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2011AIS Director’s Orders

DO1 AIS SpeciesQuagga Mussel Zebra Mussel

Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia

***********************************************

DO2 AIS Affected Waters Lake Mead Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant

LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID)******************************************************************************

DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment MovementDecontamination protocols to prevent spread

of aquatic invasive species- To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia

*******************************************************************

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Arizona StateAquatic Invasive Species Management

Plan

The goal of this plan is to:1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed

to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and;

2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and;

3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations.

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Arizona StateAquatic Invasive Species Management

Plan

The goal of this plan is to:1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed

to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and;

2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and;

3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations.

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Arizona StateAquatic Invasive Species Management

Plan

The goal of this plan is to:1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed

to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and;

2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and;

3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations.

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Arizona StateAquatic Invasive Species Management

Plan

The goal of this plan is to:1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed to

prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and;

2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and;

3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations.

Coming your way in 2011 - 2012

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Comments orQuestions??

www.az.gov/invasivespeciesor

www.azgfd.gov/mussels


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