Boat Inspections

• B.C.’s invasive mussel defence program intercepts 5 contaminated boats from Ontario

  Five watercraft contaminated with invasive mussels were intercepted coming into B.C. Two were headed to the Okanagan, two to the Lower Mainland and one to Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2022
  
• Calls made for 24-hour mandatory boat inspections at Osoyoos border crossing to combat spread of invasive mussels

  Calls are being made for around-the-clock boat inspections to stop the spread of invasive mussels into B.C. waters.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2018
  
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• Only one boat in 10 can pass inspection, RCMP marine patrol team on Okanagan Lake says

  The first thing the RCMP marine patrol team looks for is proper documentation.

  Aug 8, 2018
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• Hamilton Police to target impaired boaters during long weekend safety blitz

  Over the August long weekend, the marine unit will be actively stopping dozens of vessels travelling through the harbour and into Lake Ontario.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2018
• Riding Mountain National Park stepping up to keep zebra mussels out

  Heading to Riding Mountain National Park? You'll need to be particularly aware of zebra mussels.

  Environment

  May 16, 2018
• Alberta government escalates efforts to keep invasive mussels out of waterways

  Two new inspection stations opened earlier this year at the Dunmore and Coutts border crossings in southern Alberta, bringing the total number of highway inspection stops to 11.

  Environment

  May 12, 2017
• Invasive mussels kept at bay

  The invasive shellfish could foul beaches, waterways and infrastructure like docks and intake pipes.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2016
• Alberta introduces bill that would require boats to be checked for zebra mussels

  The Alberta government wants mandatory boat inspections to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels.

  Environment

  Mar 11, 2015