Beginning January 1, 2010, operators of motor boats, sailboats, and paddle craft (canoes, kayaks, drift boats and other manually powered boats) 10 feet or longer must purchase and carry an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit when on the water. Motor and sailboats pay into the program through their registration fees. For paddle craft, permits are $5, good for one calendar year and transferrable to other paddle craft. Out-of-state motor boaters will need to purchase a $20 annual permit. Fees are dedicated to this invasive species program and will fund statewide prevention efforts. The threat is real, but prevention is easy. "Clean Boats Protect Clean Waterways." Permits are available at ODFW license agents and online at www.dfw.state.or.us/online_license_sales/index.asp.