Check, Clean, Dry

Help stop the spread of non-native invasive freshwater plants and animals in Ireland and Northern Ireland

• Plants that grow profusely can block waterways while some animals can damage riverbanks – so they also affect economic uses of our environment and add significant management costs.

• As a water user, you may unknowingly be helping to spread invasive species from one water body to another in equipment, shoes and clothing.

Help stop this happening by following three simple steps when you leave the water 

Check, Clean, Dry

Check Clean Dry Stop the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species Poster	StopThe Spread / Check Clean Dry Anglers Leaflet 2018
NIEA Check Clean Dry / Stop the Spread Biosecurity for Water Users sign	Invasive Species Ireland/NIEA Biosecurity Poster
Been Fishing Abroad A5 Leaflet	Fishing or Boating Abroad Tri – Fold Leaflet

National Biodiversity Data Centre Resources;

 

NPWS-Crayfish-Plague-A3-Prevent The Spread of Crayfish Plague Poster	Prevent Spread of Crayfish Plague Signage Produced by NPWS for Ireland Outbreaks
Map of Locations of Crayfish Plague Outbreaks Ireland	The Angler Disinfection Kit as Recommended by IFI  The kit comprises an instruction leaflet, 20 Virkon Aquatic (50 g) tablets, a 500 ml plastic trigger spray bottle, disposable gloves, a stiff bristle brush for cleaning boots, invasive species identification cards on a key ring, a metal ‘Stop the spread of invasive species’ badge, and an array of pertinent invasive species literature. All is contained in a convenient and durable carrier bag.

More information available at GBNNSS Biosecurity for anglers page

Inland Fisheries Ireland Resources:

Inland Fisheries Ireland Biosecurity Protocols for Field Work	Inland Fisheries Ireland Guidance for Anglers Poster
Inland Fisheries Ireland Biosecurity for Boats and Equipment	Inland Fisheries Ireland biosecurity guidelines for anglers leaflet