Recreational Boating AIS Prevention Programs

Partnerships: Québec

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Program component has been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program component has not yet been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program Component

Status

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Coordination with non-agency partners on inspection and decontamination

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Local municipalities receive funding to construct decontamination stations

Coordination with non-agency partners on outreach

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Outreach activites with DFO fisheries officers are in place beginning in 2020

Leadership of partner activities

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External programs operate independently of provincial agency work.

Dedicated funding for partner activities

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Quebec implements a funding program for municipalities to construct decontamination stations. To date, the program has provided over CAD $417,000 to build 36 decontamination stations

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY The relevant state/provincial agency has legal authority over local watercraft inspection/decontamination programs, and local programs may not be more stringent than state/provincial programs

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Municipalities have the authority to impose inspection and mandatory boat cleaning.