Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species
Landing Blitz

About the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz

Boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region every summer. The Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz” events take place over a two-week period, emphasizing the need to Clean, Drain, Dry boats whenever they come out of the water, and Dispose of any unwanted bait in the trash.

Local volunteers partner with state and provincial agencies to deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies. Information on these events, including educational materials, locations and volunteer opportunities are posted on this page as they become available.

Project Partners

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota Sea Grant
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Sea Grant
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Québec Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Sea Grant

Regional Partners

Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
Great Lakes Commission
Wildlife Forever

For More Information

Theresa Gruninger
Project Manager
[email protected]

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