Permits and Regulations

Ahead of scheduling your weed removal, it's essential to be aware of the regulations governing removal and harvesting procedures in Ontario. While certain areas permit the cutting of lake weeds without necessitating approval, others mandate obtaining a permit based on the location and type of weeds targeted for removal. Below, you'll find a set of guidelines outlining specifics related to timing, allowable removal quantities in designated areas, and the permitted equipment for these procedures.

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Native Species

While we do not serve all areas inside this map, the land inside Schedule 1 requires a permit to the MNRF (ministry of natural resources). Please obtain this before scheduling with us. For best results, please apply before May to ensure that it gets approved in time. The land in schedule 2 does not require a permit, but there are still some rules to follow for aquatic weeds harvesting.

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Trent Severn Waterway Rideau Canal

The Trent Severn and Rideau are considered a historic waterways and governed by Parks Canada, so property owners on the Trent and Rideau need a work permit to cut aquatic weeds. The answer to many questions, including the permit application can be found here:

If your lake or river is listed below, please obtain a permit before scheduling with us. Apply before May for best results.

Trent River

Rice Lake

Lake Katchiwanooka

Clear Lake

Stoney Lake

Lovesick Lake

Lower Buckhorn Lake

Upper Buckhorn Lake

Chemong Lake

Pigeon Lake

Big Bald Lake

Little Bald Lake

Big Bob Channel

Little Bob Channel

Sturgeon Lake

Scugog Lake

Scugog River

Cameron Lake

Rosedale River

Balsam Lake

Gull River south of Coboconk

Mitchell Lake

Canal Lake

Talbot Dam

Sparrow Lake

Adams Lake

Loon Lake

Mosquito Lake

Clear Lake

Sand Lake

Whitefish lake

Cranberry Lake

Little Cranberry Lake

Otonabee River (Including Little Lake except the part of the Otonabee River north of the Hunter Street Bridge north to the Nassau Bridge

Channel Between Talbot Dam and Lake Simcoe

Channel Between Lake Couchiching and Severn Lake

Severn River including Gloucester Pool and Little Lake

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A Few Final Thoughts on Invasive Water Weeds

There is always debate regarding any type of removal of any plants. Many of these weeds are invasive species and aren’t native to Ontario and end up ruining the quality of the water and destroying the natural ecosystem of other plants and fish. They will become so dense that they remove all the oxygen in the area causing fish to leave or die. We step in to bring balance back to the area and allow the area to be used for water activities, look great and allow fish to return to the area..

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