Quagga Mussels

• 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
• Invasive mussel species enters Alberta through moss balls

  "We're working on messaging right now on how we want folks to handle all of the things that moss balls might be in."

  Environment

  Mar 8
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• Invasive mussels: 10 boats, 5 bound for Okanagan, stopped by B.C. conservation officers

  Of the 10 watercraft confirmed to have adult invasive mussels, six came from Ontario.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2020
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• Okanagan society dedicated to fighting invasive species asking for help

  The society is launching a project to monitor zebra and quagga mussels and Asian clams in lakes throughout the Okanagan, and needs public help.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2020
• Inspectors intercept boat with invasive mussels being brought into Saskatchewan

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

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2020
• Coronavirus: More domestic travel in B.C. could spell trouble for spread of invasive mussels

  Zebra and quagga mussels are non-native, freshwater mollusks originally from Eastern Europe and Western Russia.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2020
• Boat with invasive mussels intercepted at U.S.-Saskatchewan border: officials

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

  Environment

  May 29, 2020
• Saskatchewan remains free of zebra and quagga mussels

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

  Environment

  May 25, 2020
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• Saskatchewan unveils new strategy to fight aquatic invasive species

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

  Environment

  Feb 20, 2020
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• No invasive mussels reported in Saskatchewan during 2019

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

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2020