Planning to take advantage of the free fishing weekend — no license required — that is set for Saturday and Sunday in both Michigan and Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a reminder: Take care not to potentially carry invasive species in or out of lakes, rivers, streams and other waterbodies.

The Clean Boats, Clean Waters annual Drain Campaign that coincides with the Free Fun Weekend focuses on the importance of boaters and anglers draining water from livewells, boats and equipment before leaving boat launches and fishing access points.

“Unfortunately, some of our Wisconsin lakes and rivers are known to contain aquatic diseases or small invasive species like spiny water fleas and zebra mussel larvae,” the DNR states in a recent news release. “Wisconsin has vari

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