CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways – Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop

Free Workshops to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean & Green The California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways, California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invite you to participate in our FREE Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Workshops. PURPOSE AIS pose serious threats to water delivery systems, hydroelectric facilities, agriculture, boating, fishing, and the environment. Recreational activities, including boating and fishing, can spread AIS from infested waters to uninfested waters. Therefore, everyone accessing waters should take simple actions to avoid spreading AIS each time they leave a water body. WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS WILL: * Gain an understanding of the impacts AIS have on the environment * Learn to recognize them in their region * Learn how to take action and prevent spreading AIS by inspecting and cleaning equipment and watercraft 2017 WORKSHOPS DISCOVERY BAY Date: Wednesday, March 15 (you must register to attend by March 13) Time:  8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Location: Discovery Bay Yacht Club – 5871 Marina Rd, Discovery Bay, 94505 Parking: Free parking available at this location Lunch:  Restaurants nearby or bring your own Workshop partner: Discovery Bay Yacht Club STOCKTON Date: Wednesday, April 19 (you must register to attend by April 17) Time:  8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Location:  Stockton Yacht Club – 3235 River Dr, Stockton, 95204 Parking:  Free parking available at this location Lunch:  Restaurants nearby or bring your own Workshop Partner: Stockton Yacht Club BENICIA Date: Thursday, May 18 (you must register to attend by May 15) Time: 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Location: Benicia Yacht Club – 400 E 2nd St, Benicia, 94510 Parking: Free parking available at this location Lunch: Restaurants nearby or bring your own Workshop Partners: Benicia Yacht Club The workshops are being hosted by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT: VIVIAN MATUK 415-904-6905 vmatuk@coastal.ca.gov