Parks Canada’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Mobile Inspection Station is hitting the road and will be stationed in Kootenay National Park July 23 and 29.

When entering a new waterbody in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks, users of watercraft and water-related gear must obtain a new AIS Prevention Permit.

If you are unable to meet the Clean Drain Dry requirements indicated on the AIS Prevention Self-certification Permit, you are prohibited from launching a watercraft until the permit conditions are met, or your watercraft or gear have been inspected at a Parks Canada watercraft inspection station.

The AIS Mobile Inspection Station will be located at the Kootenay National Park Gate – northbound lane (Radium Hot Springs) on Sunday, July 23 from 12 to 3 p.m. (subject to change as required).

It will then be located at the Continental Divide Parking Lot – Kootenay Park’s AB/B.C. border

On Highway 93 (northbound lane) on Saturday, July 29 from 1 – 4 p.m. (subject to change as required).

Find more info on water activity rules and regulations.

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