Zebra Mussels

• Alberta steps up efforts to keep invasive aquatic species out of the province

  The government of Alberta is stepping up enforcement efforts to keep the province free of zebra mussels and other invasive species.

  Environment

  Mar 7
  
• Clear Lake cottagers happy for clarity on zebra mussel battle

  Park officials announced Tuesday that it's no longer feasible to eradicate the invasive species, which have now been found beyond the area that was originally contained. 

  Environment

  Jan 29
  
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• Parks Canada says eradicating zebra mussels in Manitoba park is ‘not feasible’

  Zebra mussels appear to be here to stay in Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, a popular boating destination for summer tourists.

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  Jan 28
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• Manitoba shuts down zebra mussel prevention efforts in St. Malo reservoir

  The province now says 'environmental factors' have made its plan no longer feasible, and a drawdown of the reservoir is set to end shortly.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2024
• Living juvenile zebra mussels discovered in Manitoba’s Clear Lake

  The invasive creatures were found on Friday and Saturday, and the discovery means parks staff will work with third-party experts in determine the best way to eradicate them.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2024
• Cabin owners concerned about Clear Lake after mussel containment curtain fails

  The removal of a containment curtain — installed in Clear Lake in the fight against zebra mussels — has cottagers at the popular Manitoba destination concerned for the future.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2024
• Summer zebra mussel inspections find hundreds of improperly cleaned watercraft

  A campaign between Aug. 23 and 25 led to inspections of 451 vehicles carrying watercraft, and a total of 153 had improperly cleaned or drained equipment.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2024
• 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
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• Officials work to contain ‘limited infestation’ of zebra mussels at Manitoba’s Clear Lake

  According to Parks Canada, an adult zebra mussel was found Wednesday near Boat Cove, in Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park, during a visual survey of the area.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2024
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• Businesses, lake users fear ‘knee-jerk’ action by Parks Canada to combat zebra mussels

  As ice continues its spring thaw in many parts of the country and boaters and paddlers gear up to hit the water, an invasive species that’s been slowly making its way westward across Canada for nearly four decades threatens to end the boating season before it even begins in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada...

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2024