Invasive Species

• This invasive species has just been found in Canada for the 1st time

  The invasive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in Canada, according to the Canada Food Inspection Agency, which is urging Canadians to take action if they spot it.

  Environment

  Sep 18
  
• Zebra mussels found during inspection of boat in Saskatchewan provincial park

  Conservation officers worked with the Ministry of Environment to implement a quarantine order before the boat entered a Saskatchewan waterway, a government news release said.

  Environment

  Aug 28
  
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• New mussel detection dogs join Alberta’s fight against invasive species

  Two more trained detection dogs, named Jane and Winnie, are joining Hilo, to sniff out invasive mussel species before they can enter Alberta's waterways.

  Environment

  Jul 29
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• Invasive chain pickerel outnumber native fish at Kejimkujik National Park

  An invasive species of fish has taken over the waterways at Kejimkujik National Park, sparking concern it could spread further and severely impact Nova Scotia's fish stocks.

  Environment

  Jun 16
• Banff backcountry paddling off-limits after whirling disease detected in Lake Louise

  Whirling disease, an aquatic invasive species that affects fish populations, has been found in Lake Louise, according to Parks Canada.

  Environment

  Mar 11
• Nova Scotia gardeners, homeowners endure Japanese beetle infestations

  The Japanese beetle population has grown in recent years – decimating flowers and foliage. A homeowner in the Halifax-area says she's spent $1,200 trying to get rid of them.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2025
• Efforts to limit population of invasive ‘vampire fish’ in Canada’s Great Lakes underway

  Crews have finally started efforts to reduce the invasive sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes after COVID-19 disruptions threatened the $5.1-billion fishing industry.

  Environment

  May 27, 2025
• So-called ‘murder hornet’ eradicated in U.S., officials say

  The insect, officially known as the Northern Giant Hornet, became established in the Blaine area of Whatcom County, just minutes south of the British Columbia border.

  Environment

  Dec 18, 2024
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• B.C. city drains millions of litres from pond overrun with thousands of goldfish

  Campbell River was forced to drain nearly 40 million litres of water from a local pond in an effort to rid it of 1,700 goldfish, some as large as three pounds.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2024
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• Aquarium moss balls infested with invasive mussels found in Seattle

  A wholesale aquarium company in Seattle contacted state officials earlier this week about a shipment of moss balls that could be possibly contaminated with mussels.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2024