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Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz 2026
Help protect our waters from aquatic invasive species!
The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz is a binational, multi-agency effort aimed at raising public awareness and promoting actions to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. It acts as a reminder to Clean, Drain, Dry your boats, trailer and equipment when they come out of the water and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
About the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz:
Boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region every summer. The Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz” events take place over a two-week period, emphasizing the need to Clean, Drain, Dry boats whenever they come out of the water, and Dispose of any unwanted bait in the trash.
Local volunteers partner with state and provincial agencies to deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies. Information on these events, including educational materials, locations and volunteer opportunities are posted on this page as they become available.
The Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz is a multi-agency partnership effort. The 2026 event will take place from June 29 through July 12, 2026. See the agency’s fact sheets on the 2025 basin-wide events!
Find a 2026 Landing Blitz Location Here
