Re: [Paddlewise] Aquatic invasive species

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:29:46 -0700
How does having a decal on your boat stop invasive species? It seems to me
that the NZ program of getting cooperation would at least keep people
involved. But just putting a decal on and coughing up money just appears to
me to be yet-another "solution" devised by politicians to show that they're
"doing something".

Craig

On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 7:46 PM, Holmes <holmes375_at_yahoo.com> wrote:

> Wyoming now requires an AIS (Aquatic Non-Invasive Species) decal for each
> boat,
> canoes and kayaks included.  Non-motorised craft are required to have the
> decal
> affixed to the starboard bow.  Resident fee is $5, non-resident is $15.
> Motorised ceaft fees are higher.  Inflatable craft under 10 feet are
> exempt.  A
> decal and fee is required for each craft.  It now costs me $30 annually to
> make
> my canoes and kayaks legal for Wyoming waters.  The decal does not preclude
> inspections.
>
> Yellowstone inspects watercraft but the Wyoming AIS decal is not required
> as the
> state does not have jurisdiction there.
>
> I refuse to put these silly stickers on my boats, especially my
> strip-built.  I
> keep them in a water wallet in my vest for presentation.  I'm sure I'll be
> cited
> for such behaviour before long but I'm a long time proponent of civil
> disobedience.... especially when it comes to putting silly stickers on my
> strip-built boats :)
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