Washington state asks boaters to clean, drain and dry to prevent spreading invasive species

Do your part in preventing the spread of invasive species by cleaning, draining and drying your watercraft this season.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to follow the “Clean, Drain, Dry” protocol for all boats and equipment in order to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species in Washington’s waterways. 

“We need your help to protect Washington waters,” said Stephanie Helms, executive coordinator for the Washington Invasive Species Council. “And the best way for any Washingtonian to help protect our waterways from hitchhiking invasive species is to take simple steps to

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