Moosetrack Megan | Montana Outdoor
What could be better than spending a sunny summer weekend at Georgetown Lake? Why, protecting our favorite paddling waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS), of course! AIS are most often moved between waterbodies unintentionally by hitching a ride on our boats and watersports gear. And by “boat” we mean all kinds of vessels, from motorboats, jet skis, and rafts to stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes. Invasive species don’t discriminate! Once AIS are introduced, they are extremely hard to remove and can drastically change the waters we love to recreate on. They harm ecosystems, prevent boats from navigating, and invasive mussels leave behind piles of sharp shells that can cut bare feet and even neoprene!
That’s why Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN) and the Western Montana Conservation Commission
(WMCC) are hosting outreach activities for boaters at Georgetown Lake August 3-4, 2024!