{"id":1220,"date":"2015-09-29T18:56:50","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T18:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1220"},"modified":"2020-02-06T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T15:10:34","slug":"idahos-aquatic-invasive-species","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/idahos-aquatic-invasive-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Idaho&#8217;s Aquatic Invasive Species and Litter Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/09\/Idaho-Header.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1292 size-full\" data-original=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/09\/Idaho-Header.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho State Boating Laws\" width=\"1500\" height=\"112\" data-original-set=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/09\/Idaho-Header.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/09\/Idaho-Header-300x22.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/09\/Idaho-Header-1024x76.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Idaho&#8217;s Aquatic Invasive Species<\/h2>\n<p>The spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) like Quagga Mussels, Zebra Mussels, Eurasion Watermilfoil and New Zealand Mud Snails, pose a risk to Idaho\u2019s native aquatic wildlife, ecosystems and to all of Idaho\u2019s water-based recreation. Idaho\u2019s most common AIS include the zebra mussel (a small, striped, shell, or mollusk) and the Eurasion Watermilfoil (a long, thick floating weed that sometimes has a pink flower (between June-August). Both of these Aquatic Invasive Species attach themselves to boat hulls and to boat motors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/InvasiveSpecies1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-288\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/InvasiveSpecies1.jpg\" alt=\"Aquatic and Invasive Species in Idaho\" width=\"704\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/InvasiveSpecies1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/InvasiveSpecies1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/03\/InvasiveSpecies1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) spread easily from one body of water to the next, which is why the Idaho legislature has passed <em>The Idaho Invasive Species Act of 2008<\/em> and enacted the following state laws regarding AIS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is illegal to introduce aquatic invasive species into Idaho waters.<\/li>\n<li>It is illegal to buy, distribute, sell or possess AIS, unless you have a permit from the Idaho Department of Agriculture, or, you meet other unique requirements specified in the <em>Idaho Invasive Species Act<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you violate these laws, you\u2019ll be guilty of a misdemeanor and will be punished with a fine up to $3,000 and\/or up to 12 months imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, Idaho authorities, such as the Director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture, are permitted to inspect both public and private land and waters if there is suspicion of invasive species, in order to detect and destroy them.<\/p>\n<p>In the state of Idaho, boaters must actively prevent the spread of AIS. Your boat could be infected without you even knowing it! As a preventative measure, perform the following actions every time your boat leaves a waterway:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look closely for AIS and remove anything you find!<\/li>\n<li>Drain all of the boat\u2019s components on land before you trailer the boat away, this includes the bilge, motor, live well and any bait buckets (live boat is illegal in most of Idaho\u2019s waterways!)<\/li>\n<li>Wash, rinse and air-dry your boat before you eave the area!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Idaho requires boaters (both motorized and human-powered) to purchase an Idaho Invasive Species Fund (IISF) decal from the Idaho Department of Agriculture, prior to boat operation on Idaho waterways. These decals generate funds that go directly into Idaho\u2019s AIS prevention programs.<\/p>\n<p>This includes all motorized boats (both registered and from out of state) and all human-powered craft (i.e. canoes, kayaks and rowboats). Inflatable, human-powered craft that are less than 10 feet in length are exempted from this decal requirement.<\/p>\n<h2>Idaho&#8217;s Environmental Laws and Regulations<\/h2>\n<p>Responsible boaters understand that every time they place a vessel in the water, they risk polluting the marine environment. Keep the waters clean by following both the federal and state laws that are in place to protect the environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Idaho\u2019s Waste Disposal Laws<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Discharge of Trash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is illegal to dump refuse, garbage, or plastics into federally controlled or state waters. Store trash in a container on board, and place it in a proper receptacle on shore.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law requires you to display a 4 x 9-inch placard (sign) on any vessel 26 feet or longer. It must notify passengers and crew about discharge restrictions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discharge of Sewage and Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are not required to have an installed toilet on your vessel. Many people use portable toilets and dispose of the waste at a public launch that has a pump-out station equipped for portable toilets.<\/p>\n<p>For outings, equip your vessel with toilet facilities. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boatidaho.gov\">www.boatidaho.gov<\/a> for a list of pump-out and sanitation sites.<\/p>\n<p>If your vessel does have an installed toilet, federal law requires a U.S. Coast Guard-certified marine sanitation device (MSD) that is working properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of MSDs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type I and II MSDs treat waste with special chemicals to kill bacteria. If you\u2019ve a Type I or II MSD, it must have a holding tank for untreated waste and \u201cY\u201d valve that must be secured in a closed position while operating in U.S. waters.<\/li>\n<li>Type III MSDs provide no treatment and are either holding tanks or portable toilets. Collected waste should be taken ashore and disposed of in a pump-out station or onshore toilet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Discharge of Oil and Other Hazardous Substances<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is illegal to discharge oil or hazardous substances.<\/li>\n<li>You are not allowed to dump oil into the bilge of the vessel without means for proper disposal.<\/li>\n<li>You must dispose of oil waste at a reception facility. On recreational vessels, a bucket or bailer is adequate for temporary storage.<\/li>\n<li>If on federal waters, and your vessel is 26 feet or longer, you must display a 5 x 8-inch placard near the bulge pump switch stating the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","article-category":[10],"article-tag":[20,247,249],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v14.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Idaho&#039;s Aquatic Invasive Species<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about Idaho&#039;s aquatic invasive species and laws concerning the spread of AIS, including preventing the spread of AIS to new waterways.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\" \/>\n<meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"bingbot\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/idahos-aquatic-invasive-species\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Idaho&#039;s Aquatic Invasive Species\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about Idaho&#039;s aquatic invasive species and laws concerning the spread of AIS, including preventing the spread of AIS to new waterways.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/idahos-aquatic-invasive-species\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BOATsmart! 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