The Zebra Mussel

Get your annual card now using the following link to enjoy unlimited washes throughout the current season:
https://temiscouata.lexoh.com/

Wash your watercraft and ALL your nautical equipment.

To find the nearest recognized washing station to your water access point:

Make sure to follow the cleaning steps at an automated station or before visiting a new body of water:

INSPECT the boat, trailer, and equipment
REMOVE plants, mud, organisms, and visible debris by throwing the waste in the trash
DRAIN all water from the boat and its containers
WASH the boat, trailer, and all equipment that has been in contact with the water
REPEAT all the steps

You must obtain authorization before launching your watercraft, whether it is motorized or not.

Here are the three types of authorizations and how to obtain them:

Type of authorization	(A) Proof of washing	(B) Annual card	(C) Navigation authorization certificate
Issued document	Printed coupon with a QR code at a recognized washing station → Daily access to launch ramps	Annual card sent by mail, granting access to an unlimited number of daily washing proofs → Unlimited access to washing stations	Form signed by the municipality with a sticker attached → Access at the beginning of the season and for occasional outings for maintenance and repairs
Eligible clientele	Residents¹ and non-residents of the Témiscouata MRC	Residents¹ and non-residents of the Témiscouata MRC	Residents of the Témiscouata MRC¹
Eligible types of watercraft	Motorized and non-motorized	Motorized	Motorized and non-motorized
How to obtain the authorization?	By cleaning the watercraft at a recognized washing station	By visiting the online payment portal	By going to the municipal office during its opening hours
Conditions to obtain the authorization	By cleaning the watercraft according to the rules posted at the recognized washing station	By committing to use the annual card only with the designated watercraft and cleaning the watercraft according to the rules posted at the recognized washing station	By committing to keep the watercraft on the same lake for the entire season
Validity period of the authorization For any additional information	Valid for a maximum of 21 days. The watercraft must be cleaned again before entering another body of water. MRC of Témiscouata at stationslavage@mrctemis.ca	Ends on December 31st of the current year or in case of non-compliance with the conditions for issuing the annual card. MRC of Témiscouata at stationslavage@mrctemis.ca	Ends on December 31st of the current year or in case of non-compliance with the conditions for issuing the navigation authorization certificate Contact your municipality

Regulatory updates, new authorizations, and conditions of use for the "Resident 1 Lake" annual card:

It is now possible to launch a watercraft on the same body of water as the one assigned to the annual card, without the need for washing, under the following conditions:

The watercraft is not used on any other body of water during the current season
The annual card only allows launching the assigned watercraft
The user is required to sign and complete a commitment stating that the watercraft will only be used on one body of water and that the user agrees to comply with the municipal regulations.

New updates on the validity of washing proofs:

The watercraft must be launched within 24 hours of washing and remains valid for a total of 21 days, once 24 hours have passed after the initial activation at one of the municipal launch ramps.
During the first 24 hours, it is possible to enter and exit the water bodies an unlimited number of times.

Authorization fees (per watercraft):

ANNUAL LAKE USE

Free for non-motorized watercraft

For non-motorized watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and any other water equipment and accessories without an engine, except for sailboats, washing is mandatory before accessing a lake, but it is free.

Resident using only one lake

For residents, including those who have an annual lease at a marina or campsite, who stay or use the same lake for the entire season, the cost is $50 per year to wash a motorized watercraft or sailboat.

Resident Navigating on More Than One Lake

If a resident wishes to navigate on multiple lakes in the Témiscouata region (excluding Lake Pohénégamook), the cost for unlimited boat washes is $100 per year.

Non-Resident – One Lake or Multiple Lakes

For non-residents with a motorized watercraft or a sailboat, the cost is $250 per year for unlimited washes on a single lake, and $400 to be allowed to navigate on two or more lakes.

OCCASIONAL NAVIGATION

If your use of the waterways in the Témiscouata region is only occasional, you may obtain a proof of washing at any time.

This will allow you to stay on the lake of your choice for up to 21 consecutive days, at a cost of $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents.

	Residents	Non-residents
ANNUAL NAVIGATION
Navigation authorization certificate – motorized watercraft (with sticker)	$50	n/a
Navigation authorization certificate – non-motorized watercraft (with sticker)	$0	n/a
Navigation authorization certificates are for residents only who launch their watercraft before June 1st or have a permanent dock on a lake.
Annual pass (1 lake) – for motorized watercraft only	$50	$250
Annual pass (2 lakes or more) (except Pohenegamook Lake) – for motorized watercraft only	$100	$400
Annual passes are for boaters who enter and exit a lake regularly and must wash their watercraft more than once during the season.
OCCASIONAL NAVIGATION
Proof of wash – motorized watercraft	$25	$50
Proof of wash – non-motorized watercraft	$0	$0

To preserve a rich habitat and support abundant life in our lakes and rivers,
to continue fishing a wide variety of fish,
to protect our water intakes and keep our docks in good condition,
to enjoy odor-free beaches and swim safely.

Together, let’s stop the spread of zebra mussels.

THANK YOU

Together we can make a difference.

For more information, you can contact your municipality.

¹ The notion of resident includes users with an annual lease at a marina or campsite.