Manitoba’s Whirlpool Lake re-opened after zebra mussel scare
Parks Canada has re-opened Whirlpool Lake at Riding Mountain National Park after tests found no evidence of zebra mussels in the water. Continue reading
Zebra Mussels
Boaters can do simple things to protect Manitoba waterways from invasive species
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
With many Manitobans heading out to the lake on the long weekend, the province will be out inspecting boats and helping decontaminate watercrafts. Continue reading
B.C.’s invasive mussel defence program launches new season
Goal of inspection stations is to educate the public about invasive mussels and checking boats travelling into and through B.C. Continue reading
Aquatic invasive species pose risk to Saskatchewan waterbodies
One preventative measure the province is taking to stop zebra and quagga mussels from entering Saskatchewan is the clean, drain, dry program. Continue reading
Zebra mussels in Shoal Lake will not impact Winnipeg drinking water, says city
The City of Winnipeg says the possible arrival of zebra mussels in the city water supply will not have any negative effect on water quality at the tap. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s zebra mussel problem can be tackled, but comes with big price tag: U.S. researcher
Gary Fahnenstiel, a senior research scientist at Michigan Tech Research Institute, said there were major issues with zebra mussels in his state, notably a water emergency in Monroe, Mich. Continue reading
Single zebra mussel larva found in Shoal Lake water sample
A single zebra mussel larva has been found in a water sample for the lake that serves as Winnipeg’s drinking water supply. Continue reading
Saskatchewan waterbodies remain free of invasive mussels
Fifty watercraft underwent decontamination and five were found to be carrying aquatic invasive species in Saskatchewan during 2018. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Receding lake levels reveal zebra mussels near Gimli
Zebra mussels cover much of the sand just north of Gimli. The invasive species are a concern area residents, for their negative affect on native fish species as well as people who use the beaches. Continue reading