Invasive

• Inspection stations set up for watercraft users in Manitoba ahead of long weekend

  Watercraft inspection stations have been set up ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend as the province doubles down on protecting bodies of water from invasive species.

  Environment

  May 19, 2023
  
• Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion

  Zebra mussels have made their way across Lake Winnipeg, raising fears about the impact of the invasive species on the health of the lake

  Environment

  May 10, 2023
  
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• Invasive insect discovered in southern Ontario could pose risk for hemlock trees

  "We think it's been there for quite a while because it was fairly large and rather easy to see, and it has already started to kill trees."

  Environment

  Sep 5, 2022
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• City to remove invasive goldfish, koi found in several Lethbridge ponds

  The City of Lethbridge is taking action against invasive aquatic species found at three bodies of water in the city and is warning residents about proper disposal.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021
• New invasive Pickerel caught off Wolfe Island in Kingston

  A Kingston, Ont., sports fisherman pulled in something very different, rarely seen in Ontario waters -- a Chain Pickerel.

  Canada

  May 30, 2020
• Don’t move a mussel: B.C. boat inspection stations open for season

  Inspection stations throughout the province are now open to prevent harmful zebra and quagga mussels from hitching a ride on a boat into Okanagan waters.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
• Johnson Lake drained in effort to eliminate parasite

  Parks Canada has taken a dramatic step in the war against whirling disease by partially draining Johnson Lake in Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2019
• Protect our precious waters from invasive mussels: Okanagan Basin Water Board to province

  The regional board is calling on the province for more legislation against invasive mussels.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2018
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• Northumberland County forest selected to study sap beetles to fight invasive fungus

  The MNRF is using the Northumberland County Forest to study a sap beetle's interactions with oak trees which could help prevent the spread of an invasive fungus.

  Environment

  Jul 12, 2018
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• Environment officials want locals to help eat through an invasive species problem

  You can help London tackle a long-standing invasive species problem, by throwing the culprit in your meals.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2017