{"id":4322,"date":"2022-07-02T15:37:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T22:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-azgfd-main.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=4322"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T00:46:49","slug":"aquatic-invasive-species","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/fishing-2\/aquatic-invasive-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquatic Invasive Species"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AIS: Threatening the Public’s Angling and Boating Recreation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are threatening the public\u2019s angling and boating recreation and our state\u2019s water and electrical infrastructure. It is critical for anyone who owns or uses watercraft, or has a business reliant on watercraft, to understand the essential nature of this aquatic invasive species containment effort by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The spread of quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species has far-reaching impacts, both financial and ecological, that can touch virtually every resident of the state. Whether you fish, or boat, or simply get water and electricity to your home, these aquatic invaders WILL affect your lifestyle\u2026and possibly your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Aquatic Invasive Species<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know to prevent the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n

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the program<\/h3>\n\n \n

Request a free watercraft inspection and decontamination<\/a><\/p>\n\n \n

If your watercraft has been in an infested water for six or more consecutive days or will not meet required dry time before going to another waterbody, you must have your boat inspected and decontaminated by AZGFD or an authorized agent prior to transport. For more information, see Director\u2019s Orders below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

lake powell local boat program 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lake Powell Local Boat Program is a program that helps Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), National Park Service (NPS), Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and staff working on the boat ramps at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA) to identify locally stored  boats. This program is intended to allow area residents and others with their boats stored within 25 highway miles of Wahweap launch ramp to experience an expedited exit inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n