September 6, 2024
The County of Prince Edward will be participating in a pilot project involving a boat cleaning station at several boat launches to help stop the spread of invasive species.
All watercraft, including boats, canoes, and kayaks, are regulated as potential carriers of invasive species. These species can cause significant harm to local ecosystems by outcompeting native species and disrupting recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.
A boat cleaning station can aid in the prevention of spreading aquatic invasive species by providing the necessary equipment to clean, drain, and dry boats. It will also help reduce the transfer of harmful species from one body of water to another.
In partnership with Quinte Conservation and the Invasive Species Centre, a CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer (a waterless watercraft-cleaning system) will be available for boaters during the following times:
Monday, September 9 – Saturday, September 14:
Rossmore Boat Launch (Ridley Street North near the Norris Whitney Bridge)
Saturday, September 14 – Thursday, September 19:
Weller’s Bay Boat Launch (158 Edward Drive)
Thursday, September 19 – Saturday, September 28:
Roblin Lake Boat Launch (49 Coleman Street)
Saturday, September 28 – Friday, October 4:
Wellington Rotary Beach Boat Launch (153 Wellington Main Street)
Friday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 15:
Northport Boat Launch (1417 B County Road 15)
Boaters are encouraged to use the boat cleaning station when moving between water bodies.
To use this service at no charge, please follow the following steps:
Clean + Dry
Use the air blower to clean off weeds, debris and dry.
Clean + Drain + Clean
- Use the tool to clean off all mud, weeds, and debris
- Use the plug wrench to remove boat plug
- Use the grabber tool to reach and remove weeds
Drain + Dry
Use the vacuum to remove all water, weeds, bait, and any other debris until dry.
Click here to view a step-by-step video on using the CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.