Oakland County is home to thousands of lakes and rivers our residents use for boating and paddling, fishing and hunting. These outdoor activities can unintentionally disperse aquatic invasive species (AIS); non-native plants, animals and other organisms that can harm our local economy, environment and even our health.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners prioritized preventing the spread of AIS in Oakland County waterbodies by purchasing two mobile CD3 boat cleaning stations. These stations can be used on any watercraft, are waterless, user-operated and completely self-contained. Three hand tools allow for manual removal of non-native plants and animals, and solar panels power a vacuum and air blower that prevent accidental transport of organisms in water left on boats.

One CD3 unit will be stationed at Dodge #4 State Park on Cass Lake throughout the summer and an additional station will travel around the county.