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IA-2026-0022

Remote Observation of Watercraft on Roads

Pilot

Description of the initiative

The Aquatic Invasive Species Program is proposing to launch a pilot initiative aimed at addressing a critical knowledge gap in our understanding the spread of aquatic invasive species. Invasive species can attach to boats, trailers, and related equipment—a process commonly referred to as the "stowaway pathway"—which enables their unintentional spread across ecosystems when watercraft are transported between water bodies. The AIS Program is seeking to understand watercraft movement into Canada via international land border crossings. Currently, the extent of this "stowaway" pathway remains largely unquantified. To address this, the pilot will deploy remote camera systems at select border entry points to capture imagery of incoming vehicles. Leveraging machine learning, the system will automatically identify and flag images containing watercraft. This data-driven approach will provide actionable insights to inform strategic decisions on the timing and placement of watercraft inspection and decontamination resources. This initiative may represent a significant step toward enhancing our ability to proactively manage aquatic invasive species risks at key entry points.

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Contacts

Subject matter expert
Klein, David

Lifecycle

  1. Ideation

    Stage status : Completed

    August 28, 2026 August 28, 2026

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    Stage status : Not applicable

  5. Pilot

    Stage status : In progress

    August 28, 2026

  6. Production

    Stage status : Upcoming

  7. Archived

    Stage status : Upcoming

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  • Today
Aug 26
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