Invasive species love to let people do the traveling for them. Their little plant parts can become stuck to boats and other vehicles, their seeds become embedded in mud that get pressed into the treads of boots and bikes, and their eggs hide away in firewood, just waiting to hatch in a new location. PlayCleanGo offers guidance on how to keep these accidental travel companions from hitching a ride on your beloved recreational gear.
REMOVE plants, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle
CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site
STAY on designated roads and trails
USE CERTIFIED or local firewood and hay
PlayCleanGo is really an intersection of the most prominent prevent-the-spread techniques. Always Clean, Drain, Dry any watercraft or equipment that enters the water. Don’t Move Firewood to new locations—always source firewood as close to possible from the area where you intend to burn it. Clean all of your gear before and after spending time in the woods, and while you’re in the forest stay on designated road and trails.
