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Clean Drain Dry Signage Partnership Overview
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is seeking partners to install Clean Drain Dry (CDD)
signage to expand CDD messaging throughout the province. CDD signage partnerships will
promote key information to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in
British Columbia (BC). ISCBC welcomes interested organizations to participate in this initiative
dedicated to maintaining the health and sustainability of BC’s waterways.
CDD Signage Partnership Program Overview
Invasive species threaten BC’s aquatic and riparian ecosystems and native species. Water-based
recreation activities – angling, boating, paddling, and diving – can spread aquatic invasive
species to new waterbodies. Invasive plants and animals can hitchhike on clothing, boats,
paddles, equipment, and gear; if not cleaned, these species can be unintentionally introduced
into new bodies of water.
Practice Clean Drain Dry (CDD) best practices to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species:
CLEAN – off all plants, animals and mud from your boat and gear.
DRAIN – all water from your boat and gear onto land.
DRY – all parts of your boat and gear completely.
With support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Canadian Council on Invasive
Species (CCIS) launched a national CDD program that was piloted in BC in partnership with
ISCBC and extended across Canada. This program prevents the introduction and spread of
aquatic invasive species through recreational pathways by increasing awareness about
transporting invasive species and encouraging responsible behaviour, specifically, CDD best
practices.
From 2019 – 2021, CCIS and national and provincial advisors collaborated with ISCBC to develop
resources, signage and a social and digital media campaign. In 2021, ISCBC received additional
funding from DFO to continue distributing CDD signs at popular public boating, fishing and
recreation sites. The CDD Signage Partnership program increases awareness about invasive
species in BC communities and allows for streamlined and consistent messaging for the public
on responsible behaviours. It also supports stewardship groups in their efforts to protect their
local watersheds.
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Partner Responsibilities
CDD partnerships are excellent opportunities to increase CDD signage and messaging within
local communities.
ISCBC will:
o Supply CDD signs to partnering organizations free of charge
o Supply CDD educational resources free of charge (such as
CDD for Boaters rack card,
CDD for Anglers rack card, CDD for Paddlers rack card).
o Supply CDD messaging for media promotion free of charge
o Provide an appropriate Partnership Overview and Agreement Form
o Track sign locations on our distribution map, available on our website
o Feature Partners in the ISCBC e-news and promote through social media
CDD Signage Partners will:
o Determine appropriate location(s) for signage (where none are already in place)
o Obtain permissions for sign installation from the appropriate jurisdiction(s) (such as BC
Parks, Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, private resorts etc.)
o Take on the responsibility and costs of installing the signs
o Ensure that the installation (wooden posts vs. metal, distance from the shoreline, etc.)
adheres to the rules and regulations of the site jurisdiction
o Promote CDD messaging, where possible
o Provide the latitude and longitude coordinates of the installed CDD signs to ISCBC
*Note: For additional information, see Jurisdiction Approvals and Installation Tips (Clean Drain
Dry Partners).
2023 Sign Designs
Use the following page when selecting preferred sign versions; all sign versions are weather-
resistant and predrilled to allow for easy installation. If no version is preferred, leave the
column blank in the Partnership Agreement Form. Availability of different sign versions will be
dependent on a first come, first serve basis. Partnering organizations are welcome to affix their
logo in the bottom right corner of all sign versions.
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Marina Sign – 17”x11”
Water Sports Sign – 26”x17”
Standard Sign – 26”x17”
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Clean Drain Dry Signage Partnership Agreement Form
Please complete and submit this form by March 31, 2023
Organization Information
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________
Organization Contact (First/Last Name): _____________________________________________
Email:___________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Total Signs requested in this form: _____
Requested Signs
Please refer to page 4 of this document to view the three signage options: Marina, Water
Sports, and Standard. If no specific design is preferred, leave the column blank. A
supplementary table can be found on the last page of this document if more space is required.
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Additional Resources
If your organization would like printed copies of the available CDD rack cards to distribute,
please indicate the quantity below.
My organization would like the following quantity of
CDD for Boaters rack cards.
None 25 50 100 Other _____
My organization would like the following quantity of
CDD for Anglers rack cards.
None 25 50 100 Other _____
My organization would like the following quantity of
CDD for Paddlers rack cards.
None 25 50 100 Other _____
Key Deliverables
As a partner, I will complete the following key deliverables:
o Determine appropriate location(s) for signage (where none are already in place)
o Obtain permissions for installation from the appropriate jurisdiction(s) for sign
installation (such as BC Parks, Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource
Operations, private resorts etc.)
o Take on the responsibility and costs of installing the signs
o Ensure that the installation (wooden posts vs. metal, distance from the shoreline, etc.)
adheres to the rules and regulations of the site jurisdiction
o Promote CDD messaging, where possible
o Provide the Latitude and Longitude coordinates of the installed CDD signs to ISCBC
Our organization, __________________________________________, acknowledges that
permission was granted for each sign location and the site information is correct.
__________________ ____________ ____ __________________________
Print Name Date Organization Contact Signature
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