Fw: Encrusted Houseboats on the Move

[David_...@fws.gov]

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David K. Britton
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
Fisheries & Aquatic Resource Conservation
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 2

Phone: 817 272-3714
Email: david_...@fws.gov

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"Larry Dalton" <larry...@utah.gov> 03/07/2012 02:50 PM

To "David Britton" <David_...@fws.gov>, "Stephen Phillips" <Stephen_...@psmfc.org>, <A...@utah.gov>, "Alan Ward" <alan...@utah.gov>, "Angie Van Scoyk" <angiev...@utah.gov>, "Beverly Bronson" <BBRO...@utah.gov>, "Candace Hutchinson" <CANDACEH...@utah.gov>, "Carl Gramlich" <carlgr...@utah.gov>, "Crystal Ross" <CRYST...@utah.gov>, "Evan Freeman" <EVANF...@utah.gov>, "Garn Birchell" <garnbi...@utah.gov>, "George Oliver" <GEORGE...@utah.gov>, "Justin Hart" <justi...@utah.gov>, "Marcia Keddy" <marci...@utah.gov>, "Mike Bolinski" <MIKEBO...@utah.gov>, "Natalie Boren" <natali...@utah.gov>, "Nic Braithwaite" <NicolasBr...@utah.gov>, "Paul Thompson" <paulth...@utah.gov>, "Richard Hepworth" <RICHARD...@utah.gov>, "Rick Olson" <rick...@utah.gov>, "Roger Wilson" <ROGER...@utah.gov>, "Ronald Nielsen" <RONNI...@utah.gov>, "Scott Dalebout" <scottd...@utah.gov>, "Scott Davis" <SCOTT...@utah.gov>, "Scott White" <SCOTT...@utah.gov>, "Sueann Riley" <SUEAN...@utah.gov>, "Tony Wood" <TONY...@utah.gov>, "Torrey Christophersen" <torreychri...@utah.gov>, "Wendy Christensen" <WENDYCHR...@utah.gov>, "Wayne Gustaveson" <wa...@wayneswords.com> cc "Amy Ferriter" <Amy.Fe...@agri.idaho.gov>, "Tom McMahon" <TMcM...@azgfd.gov>, "Allen E (DFW) Pleus" <Allen...@dfw.wa.gov>, "Carl P (DFW) Klein" <Carl....@dfw.wa.gov>, "John Pratt" <exutg...@gmail.com>, "Karen Vargas" <kva...@ndow.org>, "RickBoatner" <rick.j....@state.or.us>, "Chris Wilson" <CHRIS...@utah.gov>, "Cory Maylett" <CORYM...@utah.gov>, "Craig Schaugaard" <CRAIGSC...@utah.gov>, "Dean Mitchell" <DEANMI...@utah.gov>, "Krissy Wilson" <KRISSY...@utah.gov>, "Linda Braithwaite" <LINDABRA...@utah.gov>, "Michael Slater" <MICHAE...@utah.gov>, "Mike Fowlks" <MIKEF...@utah.gov>, "Trina Hedrick" <trinah...@utah.gov> Subject Encrusted Houseboats on the Move

All: Based upon the enclosed email string, it seems that a dozen or more houseboats were recently sold at an auction from AZ's Lake Pleasant, which is heavily infested with quagga mussels. One houseboat was intercepted this week in ID on I-84 near Boise, and it is heavily encrusted with quagga mussels. This situation is being properly handled in cooperation with ID, OR, WA & USFWS--good job!.

It is unknown to where the other houseboats are en route.

Keep a lookout.

Dave Britton and Stephen Phillips: I think this information is meritous for a west-wide alert via each of your systems.

Thanks.


Larry B. Dalton
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
801-652-2465
larry...@utah.gov
Postal Delivery:
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
1594 W. North Temple, Suite 2110
P.O. Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301

Non-Postal Delivery (e.g. Fed Ex or UPS):
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
1596 W. North Temple, Suite 2110
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Rule R657-60 requires each boater to fill out and properly display a Decontamination Certification Form in their launch vehicle prior to every launch. In Utah two such forms exist--a single-use form, which is a simple download, and a multi-use form, which requires participation in a 45 minute online orientation/certification course. Either form can be secured on UDWR's mussel web site at http://wildlife.utah.gov/mussels/form_options.php


>>> "Klein, Carl P (DFW)" <Carl....@dfw.wa.gov> 3/7/2012 12:45 PM >>>
Tom,

Do you have another contact in Arizona that is looking into the dispersal of these boats that were recently sold at auction? I just tried calling Kevin and his VM indicates that he is on an extended absence and not due to return until Friday. I feel it is important that we work together to try to warn other states that may be receiving these contaminated vessesls.

Sergeant Carl Klein
Hunter Education Manager
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
WDFW Enforcement Program
W-21
Cell (360) 790-8006
Office (360) 902-2426

From: Pleus, Allen E (DFW)
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:32 PM
To: Klein, Carl P (DFW)
Subject: FW: Follow up

Carl,

Kevin Bergersen’s number is 623-236-7383. Since the auction site was in Arizona, their laws do apply and it would be good to coordinate enforcement. Tom was concerned that further investigation by him might jeopardize any enforcement investigation and thought it best for those with badges to discuss this issue. Tom was also confused that I was part of enforcement.

Allen

From: Tom McMahon [mailto:TMcM...@azgfd.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:20 PM
To: Amy Ferriter; Pleus, Allen E (DFW); kva...@ndow.org; Ted Thayer; Brown, Wendy (RCO); Klein, Carl P (DFW); Boatner, Rick
Subject: RE: Follow up

Sorry…way behind the eight ball in so many areas right now.

I called Auction Systems in Arizona concerning the “Annual Pleasant Harbor Recreational Watercraft Auction” on February 11^th. I talked to a Patricia about this subject. She was somewhat helpful and I gave her boat #237 information, but we were then “mysteriously” cut off and I could not get back to her….hmmmmmm.

Anyway, I think this may be something that our LE folks should delve into. My suggestion would be that Allen contact Kevin Bergersen of our Department (…I am sure that they know each other through NASBLA) and see how AZ can assist, if we can.

Tom McMahon
AGFD - Invasive Spp Coordinator
623-236-7271

"Don't Move a Mussel" - NOW it's the LAW
For more information please visit: www.azgfd.gov/ais

From: Amy Ferriter [mailto:Amy.Fe...@agri.idaho.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:22 PM
To: Pleus, Allen E (DFW); Tom McMahon; kva...@ndow.org; Ted Thayer; Ruff, Jim; Brown, Wendy (RCO); stephen_...@psmfc.org; David_...@fws.gov; Klein, Carl P (DFW); Boatner, Rick; Dolphin, Glenn; Crosier, Raquel; Tweit, William M (DFW); Herborg, Matthias ENV:EX; Schultz, Jesse M (DFW)
Cc: Stephen L. Cox; Matt K. Voile; Thomas E. Woolf; Matt Kreizenbeck; Lloyd Knight
Subject: RE: Follow up

I had not heard back from Tom (in AZ) – are you following up with the auction company on where the other boats went? Is sale of infested articles prohibited in AZ?

From: Pleus, Allen E (DFW) [mailto:Allen...@dfw.wa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:12 PM
To: Amy Ferriter; Tom McMahon; kva...@ndow.org; Ted Thayer; Ruff, Jim; Brown, Wendy (RCO); stephen_...@psmfc.org; David_...@fws.gov; Klein, Carl P (DFW); Boatner, Rick; Dolphin, Glenn; Crosier, Raquel; Tweit, William M (DFW); Herborg, Matthias ENV:EX; Schultz, Jesse M (DFW)
Cc: Stephen L. Cox; Matt K. Voile; Thomas E. Woolf; Matt Kreizenbeck; Lloyd Knight
Subject: RE: Follow up

The boat is currently stopped at the ID/OR boarder waiting for an oversize permit to transit through OR to WA. Sgt. Klein and I are trying to track down final destination and buyer to find out if they purchased more than one of these. Unlikely to get to WA until tomorrow. If we don’t hear soon from AZ auction company, may want to ready a media alert.

Rick or Glenn – are you planning any actions during the Oregon transit portion?


Allen Pleus
WDFW AIS Coordinator
(360) 902-2724 office
(360)-918-3868 cell
Allen...@dfw.wa.gov



From: Amy Ferriter [mailto:Amy.Fe...@agri.idaho.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 11:36 AM
To: Tom McMahon; kva...@ndow.org; Ted Thayer; Ruff, Jim; Brown, Wendy (RCO); stephen_...@psmfc.org; David_...@fws.gov; Pleus, Allen E (DFW); Klein, Carl P (DFW); Boatner, Rick; Dolphin, Glenn; Crosier, Raquel; Tweit, William M (DFW)
Cc: Stephen L. Cox; Matt K. Voile; Thomas E. Woolf; Matt Kreizenbeck; Lloyd Knight
Subject: Follow up
Importance: High

Hi Tom.

Thanks to Stephen Cox’s detective work here, it looks like there’s some additional problems stemming from yesterday’s interception.

Could you possibly contact the AZ auction company and get a listing of where the other dozen boats went?? Note that many of them were still in the water when sold. This is obviously very concerning.


From: Stephen L. Cox
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:21 PM
To: Amy Ferriter
Subject: Want to be scared?

Amy,

Here is the website of the Pleasant Harbor Recreational Watercraft auction, which occurred 3 weeks ago.

There were 12 house boats that were for sale this year, which could have gone anywhere. The boat we caught yesterday was #237 and was not on the list, but 12 others may be on the move.

http://bids.auctionandappraise.com/cgi-bin/mndetails.cgi?asaa5

Stephen




Stephen Cox
GIS Analyst
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds
208-332-8529
Steph...@agri.idaho.gov