The Ministry of Environment said a boat they intercepted on July 3 near the Manitoba border had invasive mussels.

A coalition of conservation groups were told this week to register their salmon-protection strategy for a review by New Brunswick's Department of Environment and Local Government.

“As we know from the COVID situation, epidemiology knows no jurisdictional boundaries," entomologist says.

The City of Guelph says it is monitoring the population of gypsy moth caterpillars and will consider taking action in the future if it increases.

Adult zebra mussels have been discovered in Sipiwesk Lake in Manitoba, which is north of Cross Lake and part of the Nelson River.

The Ministry of Environment said an inspection turned up invasive mussels in a boat that was being brought into Saskatchewan from the U.S.

Saskatchewan says it continues its fight to prevent zebra and quagga mussels from entering the province.

Aquatic invasive species can have a severe economic impact on communities and the province, according to reports.

Invasive mussels, such as zebra and quagga mussels, pose a risk to Saskatchewan waterways.

Maritime scientists say early prevention strategies have aided their efforts in mitigating population growth of the spruce budworm and emerald ash borer.