For example, quagga mussels, native to the Ukraine and unknowingly introduced into the U.S., are AIS that causes major clogging of water system pipes for irrigation, hydropower, drinking water supplies and can even clog up boat engines. Quagga mussels also disrupt food sources and habitat utilized by our fish.  Boat inspection and decontamination stations help to keep our waterways free of these harmful organisms.

For more information go to: https://www.ndow.org/get-outside/boating/aquatic-invasive-species-prevention-program/