Play Clean Go (PCG)

is a public awareness program that encourages outdoor recreationists to help prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning footwear, equipment, tires, pets, and gear before and after visiting natural areas.

Stop Invasive Species in your Tracks

Play

Get outside and enjoy New Brunswick's parks, trails, waterways, and natural spaces.

Clean

Inspect and clean your footwear, gear, equipment, vehicles, and pets before and after every outdoor adventure.

Go

Head off to your next adventure knowing you're helping prevent the spread of invasive species.

How This Helps

Getting rid of, or even just controlling, an invasive species once it has arrived is very difficult. Prevention is the most effective way to protect New Brunswick's natural areas.

Many terrestrial invasive species are spread unintentionally as people move between trails, parks, campgrounds, forests, and other recreational areas. Seeds, plant fragments, insects, fungi, and other organisms can hitch a ride on footwear, clothing, tires, pets, and outdoor equipment.

By taking a few moments to inspect and clean your gear before and after each outing, you can help stop invasive species from spreading to new locations.

Program Activities

Through the PLAY CLEAN GO program, we work with government, municipalities, conservation organizations, researchers, trail managers, and outdoor recreation groups to raise awareness about terrestrial invasive species and the simple actions people can take to prevent their spread. Through education, outreach, boot brush stations, and community partnerships, we encourage responsible outdoor recreation and help reduce the spread of invasive species across New Brunswick.