Seaplane Inspection and Decontamination Workgroup
A Brief History of the Seaplane Workgroup
Western states have identified seaplanes as a vector in the possible spread or introduction of invasive species. Utilizing procedures similar to watercraft inspection and decontamination for seaplanes can be one way to reduce the risk of seaplanes introducing zebra or quagga mussels or other aquatic invasive species to new waterbodies. In January 2018, the WRP Executive Committee created this committee to develop seaplane inspection and decontamination guidelines. The committee accomplished their identified goals and is currently dormant until new actions arise.
Goals of the Seaplane Workgroup
- Create a standard inspection protocol that is accepted for use in the Western USA
- Create a standard decontamination protocol that is accepted for use in the Western USA
- Create a standard training requirements and quality control requirements for seaplane inspection and decontamination programs that are adopted for use in the West
- Determine a list of research needs related to AIS and seaplane risk as a vector of spread
- Determine a list of outreach and inreach needs related to SID