KELOWNA — The Province of B.C. appears to be ready to take an aggressive approach to the possible invasion by quagga and zebra mussels in our fresh water lakes, rivers and streams.
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Environment Minister Mary Polak, Forests and Lands Minister Steve Thomson and Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick will be making an announcements about participation in an invasive species defence program today.
A media conference is set for 9:30 at the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna.
Officials are concerned the mussels could be introduced into local lakes by boaters from the U-S, causing major damage to water systems and tourism.
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