Invasive Species

• Giant, un-flushable goldfish posing a major problem in Minnesota

  Gone down the toilet doesn't mean gone forever, as Minnesota now faces a giant goldfish invasion.

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  Jul 13
• Hot, dry weather means fewer mosquitoes in Edmonton but more yellowjackets and ants

  The flipside to the hot and dry conditions is that other species are thriving.

  Canada

  Jul 7
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• U.S. declares victory over bird-killing ‘crazy ants’ on Pacific atoll

  U.S. Wildlife officials have successfully eradicated an invasive ant that swarms over seabirds on the remote Johnston Atoll.

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  Jun 24
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• Video of invasive koi fish released in Saskatchewan making ripples

  A video was provided to Maple Creek conservation officers showing the invasive fish species swimming around in Junction Reservoir in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• London targets European gypsy moths with first aerial spraying in over a decade

  The spraying is just one weapon the city has used to fight the invasive pest, which has also included the ongoing removal of thousands of gypsy moth egg masses.

  Environment

  May 20
• Invasive mussels: B.C. reopens annual boat inspection stations

  The boat inspection stations are a part of the province’s Mussel Defence Program, which also includes lake monitoring and education.

  Environment

  May 15
• Aquatic invasive species remain a concern for Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment

  In 2020, 911 watercraft were inspected by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment, with 620 identified as high risk for aquatic invasive species.

  Environment

  May 10
• PetSmart Canada stops selling fish, cites federal oversight and invasive species

  The Kelowna store apologizes for the inconvenience and states sales will resume in the coming weeks.

  Consumer

  Apr 12
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• B.C. Conservation seizes thousand of moss balls due to hidden invasive species

  You only need to travel three provinces to the east to see and hear about the tremendous impact the zebra mussel has had on lakes in Manitoba.

  Environment

  Apr 1
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• Nova Scotia Liberals alter tabled biodiversity bill by reducing enforcement powers

  The changes remove biodiversity emergency orders, offences and fines from the act, and limit the bill's scope to Crown lands, unless permission is given on private lands.

  Environment

  Mar 23