Gov. Dayton Declares May 9th Clean Drain Dry Day
Published by forester on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 07:34This year Governor Mark Dayton has declared May 9th, the opening day of walleye fishing in Minnesota, and an undeclared official holiday in the state, "Clean Drain Dry" day in an effort to raise awareness of Aquatic Invasive Species prevention.
Governor Dayton's Proclamation reads, in part:
Whereas: Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, and
Whereas: Minnesota has over 1.6 million anglers and boaters contributing 2.4 billion dollars to our economy, and
Whereas: The 2015 Governor's fishing opener is May 9, 2015 at Lake Vermilion, and
Whereas: Invasive species are a serious threat to Minnesota lakes and streams, and
Whereas: Clean, Drain, Dry Initiative of Wildlife Forever, a non-profit conservation organization based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, coordinates outreach and public education to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, and
Whereas: Partners in conservation who are working collaboratively to halt the invaders include the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota lake associations, NGOs, tribal corporations, and federal agencies, and
Whereas: The Best Management Practices to change behavior and protect Minnesota's outdoor heritage is Clean, Drain, Dry, and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 9, 2015, as:
CLEAN DRAIN DRY DAY
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