• CLEAN - DRAIN - DRY: Boats & Equipment – Every Lake & River, Every Time
• DON'T MOVE LIVE FISH: Between Bodies of Water or Up Streams
• DON'T DUMP BAIT IN THE WATER OR DRAINAGE DITCHES: Discard It on Dry Land or in Approved Receptacle

Aquatic nuisance species are animals and plants not native to Kansas that can threaten lake and river ecology, harm native or desirable species, and interfere with our economy. They often hitchhike with unsuspecting people. They can:

• Diminish food supplies and degrade habitat for other species;
• Reduce numbers and variety of desirable fish;
• Reduce fishing and other recreational opportunities;
• Lower property values and decrease quality of municipal water sources;
• Foul water lines, clog intakes, burn out pumps, damage power generating facilities, and decrease water system efficiency; and
• Increase the risk of flooding due to overcrowded biomass and clogging of lake outlets

• Clean, Drain, Dry – learn how to banish aquatic hitchhikers from your boat and equipment (includes video)
• Recognize Aquatic Nuisance Species – pictures and information about Kansas’ Most Unwanted
• Know Where They Are – find out if your favorite lake or river has aquatic nuisance species
• Don’t Move Live Fish – do's and don’ts of using live fish for bait
• Get Bait from Certified Bait Dealers – find one here or learn how to become a certified bait dealer
• Take the Aquatic Nuisance Species Certification Course – it’s required to use Council Grove City Lake and the Herington City Lakes
• Know the Laws and Regulations – or report potential violations
• Report an Aquatic Nuisance Species
• Be a Responsible Aquarium Owner – don’t release anything from your aquarium into the wild
• Keep Up with the News – from KDWPT and other key agencies

• Don't Dump Bait Logo (PDF)
• ANS Brochure (PDF)
• ANS News Release (PDF)
• Happy Lake radio spot - (Listen) (Download)
• Frank & Louie radio spot - (Listen) (Download)