Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program

Protecting our water bodies is a shared responsibility. Everyone has an important role to play. When accessing any authorized waterbody, follow the Clean, Drain, Dry protocol, have your equipment inspected by Parks Canada staff, and decontaminated as necessary.

MANDATORY PARKS CANADA AIS INSPECTIONS are required for all watercraft and water-related equipment entering park waters. Provincial aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspections and decontaminations are not valid in Riding Mountain National Park.

NEW - In 2025, Parks Canada plans to permit watercraft on Clear Lake under a "one boat, one lake" aquatic invasive species prevention program. This program will be similar to the one implemented in 2023.

Going forward, the AIS Prevention Program at Riding Mountain National Park should reduce the risk of spreading zebra mussels from Clear Lake to outlying water bodies and reduce the risk of introducing new invasive species (black algae, spiny water flea, rusty crayfish, etc.).

For more information visit: Zebra Mussel Information and Updates

Interested in receiving updates on the AIS Prevention Program? Send an email to: comms-riding@pc.gc.ca