Aquatic Invasive Species
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WSIA announces new ‘Decontamination Database’
The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) recently announced the launch of its Boat Decontamination Database. The database provides verified diagrams…
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Aquatic Invasive Species Commission addresses regulatory gaps
The Aquatic Invasive Species Commission, a collaboration between YETI, Bass Pro Shops, and recreational boating and fishing industry stakeholders, released a…
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New NMMA-backed commission takes aim at AIS control
Members of the $689-billion outdoor recreation industry have established a blue-ribbon commission to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species…
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Recreational boating industry, partners kick off Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
The recreational boating industry and outdoor recreation partners and agencies kicked off Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, running February 28…
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Bipartisan bill to stop spread of aquatic invasive species introduced in House
Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-03) and Mark Amodei (R-NV-03) introduced the “Stop Invasive Mussels Act” (H.R.5692), bipartisan legislation which would authorize…
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Manufacturers
Anthem Marine awarded patent for ballast system
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Anthem Marine patent #11110996 for its innovative ballast system for wake…
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Anthem Marine works on aquatic hitchhikers solution
Anthem Marine has been working on ballast issues in the process of trying to crack the code on curbing the…
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Michigan awards $3.6M for invasive species prevention and management
The state of Michigan recently announced that a total of $3.6 million in grants for 29 projects to combat invasive…
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ABYC releases video for National Invasive Species Awareness Week
This week, Feb. 22-26, is National Invasive Species Awareness Week and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) released an…
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States sign invasive carp prevention agreement
The governors of Illinois and Michigan have agreed to work jointly to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp…
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NMMA hosts invasive species event on Capitol Hill
Last week, NMMA – in coordination with the Congressional Boating Caucus (CBC) – hosted a briefing event for nearly 50…
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Blog Spotlight
No compromises when it comes to clean water
By David Gee When you are in the water, or on the water, recreating in any form, how much do…
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Congressional Boating Caucus discusses invasive species impact
NMMA – in coordination with the Congressional Boating Caucus (CBC) – hosted a briefing event for nearly 100 congressional staffers…
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Minnesota Congressman holds invasive species discussion
“This isn’t just for boaters. It’s not just about people who actually use our lakes. This is for everyone.” That…
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NMMA urges Army Corp to proceed with AIS prevention measures
On Tuesday, the Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coalition submitted public comments to the U.S. Army Corps of…
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NMMA applauds U.S. Army Corps Asian Carp prevention plan
The National Marine Manufacturers Association Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its final draft plan on preventing…
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ABYC receives SOBA’s 2018 Special Recognition Award
The American Boat and Yacht Council’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project Technical Committee was presented with the 2018 Special Recognition Award by…
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NMMA holds first boating and fishing aquatic invasive species coalition meeting
On Monday, NMMA hosted the inaugural meeting of the Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species Coalition, which is comprised of…
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