E-M:/ Invasive Species Awareness Week

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2005

Contact:  Robert McCann
               (517) 241-7397

Michigan Proclaims Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week

In a continued effort to raise public awareness about the negative impacts 
caused by aquatic invasive species, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has 
declared June 4 - 12, 2005 as Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness 
Week.  Michigan's expansive shorelines and inland waters draw millions of 
tourists and recreational users to take in the beauty of the state's 
natural resources, and it is critical that all of those who enjoy the use 
of our waters do their part to help protect them.

Recreational users should demonstrate caution while enjoying Michigan's 
vast water resources this summer.  A few simple preventative measures can 
help protect Michigan's pristine waters from AIS invasions, for example, 
watercrafts and recreational equipment should be inspected before leaving a 
lake, any vegetation should be removed, all live wells drained, areas that 
may contain water cleaned, and unused bait should be disposed in the trash.

An aquatic invasive species is defined as a waterborne, non-native organism 
that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species, the ecological 
stability of impacted waters, or threatens a commercial, agricultural, 
aquacultural, or recreational activity.

AIS not only impact the use of Michigan's waters but have negative impacts 
on sport and commercial fishing, various industries, and native fish and 
wildlife.  While enjoying Michigan waters this summer, please help protect 
our waters.  To learn more about specific steps that can be taken to 
prevent the introduction and spread of AIS visit 
http://www.protectyourwaters.net.

The third annual AIS week is sponsored by the Department of Environmental 
Quality's Office of the Great Lakes with collaborative efforts from other 
state and federal agencies, as well as private and nonprofit 
organizations.  For AIS Awareness Week information, the Governor's 
proclamation, event listings, activities, and more, visit the DEQ's Aquatic 
Invasive Species website at www.michigan.gov/deqaquaticinvasives; or call 
the Office of the Great Lakes at 517 335 4056.

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