What do boaters do to stop hitchhikers?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What do boaters do to stop hitchhikers?

The Big Idea

Some living things hitchhike on boats! Then they spread to new lakes. How do boaters stop them?

Hitchhikers

Step one: Hitchhikers. Small plants, snails, and larvae can hitch a ride on boats, trailers, and fishing gear. Then they can spread to new lakes and cause problems.

Clean and Drain

Step two: Clean and Drain. First, clean off all plants and mud from the boat and gear. Then drain every bit of water from the boat, including buckets and coolers.

Dry

Step three: Dry. Dry everything before moving to another lake. Following these steps takes only a few minutes and protects lakes from invaders.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Plants and mud. All water. Everything. New lakes.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many boat launches have signs and cleaning stations. Snails hitch rides. Only a few minutes. Protects other lakes.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Make a sign for a boat launch. Draw a boat at the top. Add pictures for clean, drain, and dry. Use big, clear words. Where would you hang it?

Outro

Small plants, snails, and larvae can hitchhike on boats, trailers, and fishing gear to new lakes. The Clean, Drain, Dry steps stop them: clean off plants and mud, drain all water, and dry everything before moving to another lake. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!