Who needs to purchase the Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp?
Any person who operates a vessel required to display a registration decal on Connecticut’s inland waters must have a CT AIS Stamp. This applies to both Connecticut residents and out-of-state boaters.
The AIS Stamp program was enacted by the Connecticut legislature in 2019 to provide funding for the “Connecticut Lakes, Rivers and Ponds Preservation Account.” Fees collected under the AIS Stamp program fund a competitive grant process out of this account for aquatic invasive species awareness, education, research and treatment on Connecticut’s lakes, rivers, and ponds. State and municipal agencies and non-profit organizations are eligible for these grants which help improve the management of natural resources throughout the state.
Click to read “Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp Frequently Asked Questions” from Connecticut DEEP.