What is CB/CW?

 Clean Boats, Clean Waters is a volunteer watercraft inspection program intended to educate boaters on aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their spread between lakes.  Inspectors work at public boat landings and talk to boaters about prevention procedures to stop aquatic hitchhikers. 

 What does the inspection interview consist of?

• Questions about the last use of the boat
  • Do they drain water?
  • Do they clean off plants?
• Are they aware of the law? Now a highway violation to have plants on trailer.

 What is our procedure?

• Set of instructions, information packet
• Two hour shift
• Wear the shirt
• Work in pairs or solo as you prefer
• Pleasant interaction with the boater
• Spontaneous and scheduled work shifts possible
  • Materials available when you get to landing
  • Completed forms left when you are done

 Where are we in the process?

• 2009 – 9 days, 61 hours, 55 boats, 17 volunteers
• 2010 – Walleye tournament, 3 days, 32.5 hours, 31 boats, 7 volunteers
• Targeting July 24 and August 14 as well as the Muskie Tournament on September 10-12
• Need as many volunteers as possible – ask your neighbor
• How do you get trained?
  • Sign up for a Saturday later in the summer – we will either train you ahead of time or an experienced volunteer will join up with you
  • Call Ronie or Jill with a date that works for you and at least one other person and we will try to set up a training session