Boats, gear must meet Canadian aquatic invasive species requirements before entering Canada

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada.

Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum D19-8-5 says travelers towing or transporting boats, trailers and water-related equipment at any border crossing must ensure that these items are free of AIS; cleaned of aquatic plants, animals, mud and debris; drained of water; and dry before entering Canada. In a recent column for Outdoor News, Minnesota editor Tim Spielman detailed how more anglers are being turned back at border crossings as Canada ‘digs in its heels’ in regards to AIS prevention.

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