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OutdoorNebraska.gov | 21 Category 3 – Established AIS, including common carp; Category 4 – Aquatic Invasive Plant Species listed as noxious in Nebraska. See a full list of the species at OutdoorNebraska.gov/conservation/ conservation-challenges/invasive-species/aquatic-invasive-species/. IT IS UNLAWFUL • to possess or transport any live Category 1 or 2 invasive species. On property owned or operated by the Commission, to: • arrive at, attempt to enter or leave any water body without draining the conveyance by removing any plug or other barrier that prevents water drainage and running any pumps on board to expunge water. • arrive at, attempt to enter or leave any water body with equipment that contains any aquatic plant material; • arrive at, attempt to enter or leave any water body with live baitfish in water other than from a domestic source; • arrive at, attempt to enter or leave any water body with any water other than from a domestic source, except for fire- fighting purposes; or • use any boots or waders with felt soles in any water body. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING ... REPORT THESE OFFENDERS! EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive aquatic plant that reproduces primarily through fragmentation, meaning only a tiny piece of the plant is needed to grow an entirely new plant. It is spread through boaters not following Clean, Drain, and Dry procedures between water bodies. This plant outcompetes other plants, resulting in near total lake coverage. Eurasian watermilfoil looks like our native species, with four leaves around a single stem, but contains 12-plus leaflets per side on each leaf. It is unlawful to transport aquatic vegetation between water bodies. If you encounter Eurasian watermilfoil at any location not listed below, contact the Game and Parks Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager immediately. List of Water Bodies That Contain Eurasian Watermilfoil – Populations of Eurasian watermilfoil are present in these Nebraska waters: Louisville No. 2, Louisville No. 2A, Louisville No. 3, Prairie Queen, Wagon Train, Flanagan, Walnut Creek, Two Rivers No. 5, Smith Lake WMA, Walgren Lake, Carter Lake, Cottonwood, Swanson Reservoir, Rock Creek Lake, Box Butte, Bassway Strip, Birdwood, Crystal (Lincoln County), Hershey WMA, North Platte I-80, East Hershey, Lewis and Clark, Lake Yankton, Cottonmill, Bufflehead, Goose, Chapell, and Mormon Island Lakes 1 and 2. WHITE PERCH White perch are native to the East Coast and look very similar to white bass. Once established, this species has the ability to overwhelm an entire fishery, often resulting in the need to eliminate the entire fish population in an infested lake. White perch also consume eggs of several fish species, including white bass and walleye. Because white perch look similar to white bass, anglers have mistaken the species and moved them to other water bodies around the state. Never release any aquatic organism into a water body where it did not originate. It is illegal to possess or transport any live white perch. List of Water Bodies That Contain White Perch – Populations of white perch are present in these Nebraska waters: Rockford, Branched Oak, Pawnee, Holmes, Bowling, Wildwood, Zorinsky, Bluestem, Neligh Park Pond (West Point), Fremont Lakes SRA, various Platte River sandpits, Twin Lakes, Burchard and Yankee Hill. ZEBRA MUSSELS The zebra mussel is a highly invasive species that looks like a small D-shaped clam with alternating light and dark bands (resembling the coloration of a zebra). Most zebra mussels are less than 1 inch long. Zebra mussels decrease the food supply for native species and pollute swimming areas with sharp shells and also clog intake water pipes. Once established, this species is almost impossible to remove or control. If you encounter zebra mussels, contact the Game and Parks aquatic invasive species program manager immediately. List of Water Bodies That Contain Zebra Mussels – Populations of zebra mussels are present in these Nebraska waters: Offutt Base Lake, Lewis and Clark Lake, Missouri River, Lake Yankton, and Beaver Lake. It is illegal to leave these infested areas with live fish or any water. Live baitfish need to be disposed of properly, such as at the fish cleaning station, restroom or undeveloped areas. SILVER CARP and BIGHEAD CARP Silver and Bighead Carp (commonly referred to as Asian or invasive carp) are two invasive fish species found in Nebraska. They are found in the Missouri River downstream of Gavins Point Dam and in free-flowing tributaries connected to the Missouri River. They now have been found on the Platte River as far west as directly below the diversion dam near North Silver Carp

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