AQUACULTURE
ADVANCED DECONTAMINATION TRAINING
Upcoming Classes
Coming This Fall:
Mark your calendars for October 17-18, 2023 at Lake Mead
This will be an in-person "Hands-On" training. To qualify you must have completed WIT II training by a PSMFC certified instructor.
Please contact “Quagga D” Davis for more information: quaggadee@cox.net
Background Information
Advanced decontamination is a unique course offered to Level 3 Trainers and Level 2 WID professionals. This course is focused on safe and effective implementation of decontamination procedures for advanced systems, components, and very complex watercraft. Advanced and new technologies are ever evolving and it’s important that consistent decontamination methods are the standard across the West to prevent the transportation of aquatic invasive species via watercraft.
This team-based course is grounded in boat anatomy, form, and function. Participants should be prepared to
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex watercraft systems and components form and function; and to perform a full decontamination according to the approved WRP decontamination procedures included in the WID Manual.
The training will cover the following topics:
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Reasons for Decontamination
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Step-By-Step Decontamination Protocols and Procedures
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Decontamination Practice and Demonstrated Knowledge of Boat Anatomy, Form, Function, and Decontamination
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Advanced knowledge of propulsion systems.
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Gained experience and knowledge of very complex watercraft systems and components.
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Practice and understanding on how to effectively flush systems and components, methodology, and connecting attachment tools.
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Decontamination Units
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Recommended specifications for decontamination units.
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Routine maintenance and standard operating procedures.
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Trouble-shooting challenges during decontamination.
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Decontamination of a very complex watercraft
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If available, a mussel-fouled watercraft may be included.
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Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:
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Have previously completed WID Level 2 or Level 3 training by a PSMFC certified instructor
Documents
Training Materials
WRP Approved Inspection and Decontamination Procedures
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COVID-19 Guidelines for Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Stations (WRP, 2020)
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Outgoing Exit Watercraft Inspection— Containment Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Outgoing Exit Watercraft Inspection— Prevention Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Incoming Entrance and Off-Water Inspection Procedure (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Inboard Engines (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Interior Compartments (Not Ballast) (WRP, 2020)
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Standing Water Decontamination of Outboard Motors and Inboard/Outboard (I/O) Engines (WRP, 2020)
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Procedures for Amphibious Aircraft (WRP, 2020)
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Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations (NWCG, 2017)
Other Important Documents
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The Updated Recommendations for the Quagga Zebra Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (WRP, 2020)
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Building Consensus in the West Workgroup: Final Activity Report 2011–2019 (WRP, 2019)
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T-32: Design and Construction in Consideration of Aquatic Invasive Species (ABYC, 2018)
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The State of Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Manual (WYDFG 2016)
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or are interested in hosting an Advanced Decontamination session, please contact:
“Quagga D” Davis
(702) 236-3814