Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Glenn Dolphin Oregon Marine Board AIS Coordinator
Outline Intro to Marine Board AIS Prevention Program Boat permit categories AIS and boat contamination Clean launch law AIS Boat Inspection Stations Outreach to boaters Clean/Drain/Dry
Oregon Marine Board Is responsible for managing all recreational boating activity within the State. Created in 1959 and today is a small agency of 38 staff. Funded entirely by user fees (boat & floating home registration, AIS permits, outfitter/guide registration), federal grants (USCG + USFWS) and a % of state collected fuel tax (use by boaters). No general fund tax dollars Agency Departments: Registration/Boating Safety/Law Enforcement/Facilities and Environmental
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program The 2009 Oregon Legislature directed the formation of the program to create a dedicated funding mechanism to support on-the-ground activities. Program statues and rules reside under Marine Board chapters The program is implemented by both the Oregon State Marine Board and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Funded by the sale of AIS boat permits that started on January 1, 2010. Program Goal – Protect Oregon water bodies against the introduction and spread of AIS.
AIS Prevention Program Revenue generated by the permit fees goes directly into a dedicated fund for: mobile boat decontamination equipment; inspection teams; education materials; law enforcement; special projects; training.
AIS Prevention Program - Permits Motorized Boats and Sailboats Registered boats (including sailboats 12 feet and longer that are registered) pay an additional $5 surcharge when renewing their boat registration. A current registration boat decal (sticker attached to the bow of the boat) is proof that the permit fee has been paid. Out-of-state registered motor boats are required to carry the non-resident motorized AIS prevention permit at a cost of $20 and is good for one calendar year.
Requirements for Non-Motorized Boats Kayaks, canoes, drift boats, rafts, etc. that are 10 feet in length or longer will need to purchase and carry a permit when on Oregon waters. Permits are available as either a 1 or 2 year permit. Permits are required for both residents and non- residents and are transferable to other non- motorized craft. Only one permit is required to be carried per boat when on the water.
AIS Prevention Program Non-Motorized Permit Options OSMB – Tyvek Tags ODFW – • 1-year = $5 Paper Permits • 2-year = $10 • 1-year: $5+$2 = $7 OSMB permits also ODFW permits available at available at 31 dealers and approx. 500 agents and includes a $2 agent fee. includes a $2 agent fee.
AIS Prevention Program Non-Motorized Permits Livery and Guide Tags • 6-10 = $30 • 11-20 = $55 • 21 or more = $100
AIS Prevention Program Permits Sold - 2013 Calendar Year Permit Categories # of permits OR Motorized = 73,787 Non-motorized = 43,491 Public (1yr,2yr) + livery + guide Out-of-state motorized = 5,146 Total = 122,424 Total Revenue: Average of last two years $728,135 per fiscal year
AIS Species of Concern Zebra + Quagga mussels New Zealand mudsnails Asian Carp Rusty crayfish Marine tunicate Aquatic weeds Red-eared slider Asian kelp
Types of Boat Contamination Boats with: Attached Zebra/Quagga mussels Standing water in boat
National Distribution of Mussels
Types of Boat Contamination Boats with: Aquatic weeds: • Can contain mussels and snails
Types of Boat Contamination Boats with: Marine fouling - organisms: • Tunicates, seaweed (algae), isopods
The “Clean Launch” Law This Law was passed by the 2009 Legislative session. It prohibits the launching of a boat if there are any visible aquatic species on the: hull; motor; trailer or related equipment; or any invasive species inside the boat. The law focuses on the launch, not the transport or retrieval of a boat.
ODFW Roadside Inspection Sites
AIS Watercraft Inspection Station Clean boat zip-tie
Boat Decontamination Units
Number of Watercraft Inspections NM (14) Inspection Year Clean Dirty Total 7 kayaks - 1 from Lake Mead, 2 from Lahotan, 1 from CA, 3 from OR: Veg. on hull + rudder (LM) 2013 7162 279 7441 Snail on hull (CA) Sand, mud, dirt encrusted hull (NV Lahotan). 2012 4472 54 4526 Sand , water inside boat, veg on hull (Howard P. – OR) 3 rafts (NV,ID,OR) with 2011 3528 76 3604 Veg. on hull and tie- down straps 3 drift boats with Veg. 2010 2840 19 2859 on trailers (Klamath – CA). Totals 17,997 428 18,425 1 canoe with Veg. on hull (Howard P.) 2013 Zebra/Quagga boats (3) (14) with standing water from a known Z/Q mussel positive waterbody. 2012 Zebra/Quagga boats (9) 2011 = 6 Zebra/Quagga mussel boats 2010 = 0 mussel boats
Boater Transport 44 States (31 ++ for mussels Alberta + B.C. Jalisco, Mexico
Program Signs State border highway sign 10’ x 5’ Motorized boat ramp sign 2’ x 3’ Non-Motorized boat ramp sign 11”x17”
Marine Board Outreach Materials Rack Card Poster – 11x17 Brochure
CLEAN…DRAIN…DRY CLEAN all aquatic plants, animals and mud from your boat, motor or trailer and discard in the trash. Rinse, scrub or pressure wash, as appropriate, away from storm drains, ditches or waterways. Lawns, gravel pads, or self-serve car washes are best.
CLEAN…DRAIN…DRY DRAIN livewell, bilge and internal compartments. DRY your boat between uses if possible. Leave compartments open, sponge out standing water and air dry equipment that came in contact with the water.
Contact Information Glenn Dolphin Oregon Marine Board AIS Coordinator 503-378-2625 glenn.dolphin@state.or.us
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