WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, SportsDNR shifts to enforce invasive species
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MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin wardens say they are shifting from educating boaters about invasive species regulations to enforcing them.
Department of Natural Resources officials say boat inspectors and other state officials observed 182 people from May through late July drive away from boat launches with invasive plants attached to their watercraft.
It's illegal in Wisconsin to launch or leave landings with any aquatic plants and animals attached. DNR officials say they've worked for years to educate the public about the regulations. Now the DNR's chief warden, Randy Stark, says it's time to start issuing citations.
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