South Dakota Cooperative
Boat Wash Program
Help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species:
Wash your boat and trailer!
2007 B.A.S.S./GFP
Cooperative Boat and Trailer Wash Program
To help STOP the spread of these species and fish diseases, wash your boat, disinfect your
live well and remove all mud and aquatic plants and animals from all gear!
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is teaming with the South Dakota B.A.S.S.
Federation in an effort to prevent the further spread of aquatic nuisance species such as zebra mussels and Eurasian
watermilfoil. The program encourages boaters (including those with personal watercraft) to wash their boats (including
livewells and anyplace that may hold water) and trailers before launching them into South Dakota waters.
Who should wash their boat and trailer?
Anyone who has had their boat/personal watercraft in waters outside of South Dakota or anyone
who has had their boat/personal watercraft in South Dakota waters known to contain aquatic nuisance species. The following
list of B.A.S.S./GFP cooperating boat wash stations all provide the necessary space and high pressure hot wash necessary for
you to rid your boat and trailer of any unwanted “hitchhikers.”
Who should disinfect their live well?
Anyone who has had their boat in waters that are known to contain VHS in the Great Lakes region. Clean and disinfect live wells with a 10% household bleach/ water solution (i.e,1 ½ cup household bleach to gallon of
water). Rinse live well to remove residual chlorine and discard away from fish-bearing waters. Chlorine is toxic to fish.
Keep Aquatic Nuisance Species out of South Dakota’s Waters:
ALWAYS DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Always Inspect Equipment - Look for visible plants and animals before
traveling.
- Remove everything from equipment.
- Always Drain Water - Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
- Always Clean Equipment Wash equipment with 140-degree water (your local car wash hot water rinse), a 10-percent chlorine bleach and water solution, or a hot saltwater solution. Don’t forget to wash clothing after wading
or swimming in infested waters.
- Always allow equipment to dry for 5 days (if possible) before entering new waters.
- Always Report Questionable Species because early detection may help prevent spreading.
NEVER DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Never release live Animals or Plants - This includes all aquarium
species, bait, pets or water garden plants. Do not release these into the wild. If you cannot find another home for
animals, dispose of them in a trash can or bury them. Seal plants in plastic bags and dispose
BOAT WASH STATIONS
Aberdeen
S&R Car Wash
711 N 2nd St
De Smet
Mr Bill’s Car Wash
109 4th Street S.W.
Estelline
Dale’s Sinclair
402 State Ave.
Ft. Pierre
Shur Shine Car Wash
Deadwood Ave.
Hartford
Sunnyside Carwash
201 E Hwy 38
Hot Springs
West Side Car Wash
Hwy 18 Bypass/Hwy 71
Madison
Super Wash
304 NE 2nd St
Lemmon
Geo’s Corner Convenience Store/Car Wash
10th St |
Milbank
Eastside Carwash
E Hwy 12
Mitchell
Mega Wash
1905 N Main St
Mega Wash
800 E Kay Ave.
Pierre
Super Car Wash
1100 N. Garfield Ave.
Rapid City
Arnie’s Pressure Wash
3100 S Hwy 79
Parkway Car Wash
206 E Bvld N
Redfield
Appel Oil Company
833 W 3rd St
Sioux Falls
Clean Finish Car Wash
515 S Sycamore Ave.
Shop’n Cart Car Wash
4309 E 12th St
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Sioux Falls cont.
Superwash-Marion Road
801 S. Marion Road
Superwash-12th Street
2000 W 12th St
Wash World Car Wash
321 N Cliff Ave. NE Vermillion
Royal Car Wash
801 Stanford Street
Henderson’s Ultimate
821 Princeton Street
Watertown
Cenex-C Store
E Hwy 212
Super Wash
501 14th Ave. NE
White River
Gillen’s Station
Hwy 83 N 1st St
Wall
Wall Auto Liver
311 S Blvd
Yankton
Classic Car Wash
600 W 23rd St |
HOW TO BECOME A COOPERATOR
Facilities included in the B.A.S.S./GFP Cooperative Boat and Trailer Wash Program meet
certain criteria, including:
- A willingness to participate.
- A willingness to cost-share and display a Boat Wash station sign.
- A pull-through bay.
- Easy to access with a vehicle towing a boat/trailer.
- Is lighted.
- Offers a hot water wash.
If you are interested in the Boat Wash Program, contact Game, Fish and Parks at
605-773-2743.
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