Stopping the spread of mussels

How to decontaminate boats and equipment

Division of Wildlife Resources recommendations for decontaminating boats and equipment:

Clean all plants, fish, mussels and mud from your boat or equipment before leaving the water body area (discard unused bait in the trash where you fished).

Drain all water from your boat (equipment storage areas, ballast tanks, bilge, live wells and motor) before leaving the water body area.

Dry your boat and equipment at home or in a suitable storage area before you launch it again.