Warren County Health Services wants to remind those who plan on using their outdoor water equipment this spring, summer, and fall, to be mindful about transporting invasive species. Those transporting boats, jet skis, or other water equipment should:

Inspect your boat, trailer, and equipment and remove any visible plants, animals, or mud before leaving a waterbody.
Drain water from your boat, motor, live well and bilge before leaving a waterbody.
Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. Never release fish, animals or plants into a waterbody unless they came from that waterbody.
Rinse or dry your boat, trailer, and fishing equipment to remove or kill species that were not visible when you left a waterbody. Before transporting to another waterbody, rinse with high pressure and/or hot (104 degrees) water, or dry for at least five days.
Learn to identify aquatic nuisance species and report any suspected sightings to the nearest DNR fisheries station

Find more information about invasive species below.

https://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/About-Fishing-in-Iowa/Fighting-Invasive-Species