This Clean Boats, Clean Waters training is for those who have never performed watercraft inspections and conversed with boaters at the landing, but is also a refresher for those who would like a reminder and some practice before heading out to the landings this summer. 

RSVP at least 1 day prior to the training HERE or to Cathy Higley at cahigl@vilascountywi.gov | 715-479-3738. To ensure quality training, in-person classes are limited to 20 attendees. 

All in-person training will take place outside - please dress for the weather.

All Clean Boats Clean Waters trainings will cover: 
- Overview of Clean Boats Clean Waters Program 
- Where to find help with CBCW questions 
- Looking the part 
– CBCW gear 
- Aquatic invasive species ID overview, verified locations, & ecology 
- WI regulations relating to AIS 
- How to do a CBCW inspection & teaching boater to do AIS prevention steps 
- Filling out the CBCW datasheet and data management 
- Handling violations 
- Decontamination options 
- Practice doing CBCW inspections with others in group or with willing boaters at the landing