Manitoba Wildlife Federation's video: AIS Video 3 - Ice Covered Season

Aquatic Invasive Species are a serious threat to Manitoba’s waterbodies and ecosystems. AIS are easy to spread and almost impossible to remove once established. Our greatest chance in the fight against the threat of AIS is prevention. Everyone who visits a waterbody in Manitoba plays a vital role in safeguarding our province from the further establishment of AIS. Whatever your reason for visiting Manitoba’s waterbodies this summer, whether it be: ice fishing/fishing, relaxing at the beach, water sports, or canoe trips, it is everyone’s responsibility to do their part by following the Clean, Drain and Dry steps. Be sure to watch all 5 videos in the series to fully understand your role in the fight against AIS. Video # 3 – Ice Covered Season. This video provides a detailed look at what steps you can take to do your part in stopping the spread of AIS in Manitoba during the next ice-covered season. Clean, Drain and Dry are three simple steps that should be applied by all water users every time you leave a water body next winter. Our goal with this video series is to reduce some of the confusion of AIS in the province. The main takeaway from these videos is that 1) AIS is a serious threat, 2) It is EVERYONES responsibility to help stop the spread, and 3) By following the simple Clean, Drain and Dry steps EVERY TIME you visit a waterbody in Manitoba, together we can greatly reduce the spread of AIS. For more detailed information on how you can help stop the spread of AIS follow the link below. Thanks for watching! https://www.gov.mb.ca/stopais/index.html A special thanks goes out to Manitoba Habitat Conservancy for making this video series possible with the support from the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund.