Lake Tahoe boaters reminded to 'clean, drain and dry' after a day on the water

The 4th of July Holiday and fireworks celebrations always bring an influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin. With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted for the 4th of July holiday week, boaters are urged to Clean, Drain and Dry their boats before arriving at one of five roadside inspection stations in the Tahoe to avoid delays and decontamination fees.

Boat inspectors are required to inspect every boat for the presence of aquatic invasive species prior to launching the in Lake Tahoe Basin.  Since May, inspectors have intercepted and decontaminated 4 infested boats bound for Lake Tahoe waters.  Three boats contained invasive quagga mussels, with 1 boat potentially carrying New Zealand mudsnails from Oregon.  Without natural predators, these invasive species pose serious threats to the ecology, recreation and local economies of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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