Quebec Watercraft Cleaning Station Locations for Invasive Species Control

Watercraft cleaning stations lists the location, address, and name of known stations in Quebec to help prevent aquatic invasive species dispersal. The dataset was compiled by the Quebec Ministry of the Environment and partners, with funding from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Map station locations and addresses to plan boater outreach or maintenance routes.
• Analyze the distribution of permanent versus mobile stations relative to water bodies to assess coverage gaps.
• Use the unique Station_Identifier field to manage and correct station information reported by users.

Strengths

• Data is provided in multiple geospatial formats (SQLITE, GPKG, GEOJSON, SHP, etc.) for interoperability.
• Includes a documented process for user feedback and correction via the Station_Identifier field.
• Managed by authoritative government and municipal sources in Quebec.

Limitations

• Mobile station locations are based on their most frequent yearly position and may not reflect real-time placement.
• Potential time lag between listed positions and actual station locations, as noted in the warnings.
• Sample data and specific row/column counts are unavailable, limiting initial assessment of scope.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec (MELCCFP).

Collection Method

Compiled in collaboration with watershed organizations and regional councils, funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Time Range

Recent years (specific range not stated).

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Quebec, Canada.