Zebra Mussels

• 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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• Zebra mussels detected in products sold in Saskatchewan

  Zebra mussels have been detected in moss/algal ball products in Saskatchewan, which are often sold as Marimo Moss Balls.

  Environment

  Mar 11
• Maritime aquarium owners warned to watch for invasive mussels in decorative plant

  Zebra mussels may look harmless and inconspicuous — they only get about as large as a thumbnail — but they are considered one of the worst aquatic invasive species around.  

  Environment

  Mar 11
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• Zebra mussels discovered in another Manitoba lake

  Adult zebra mussels have been discovered in Sipiwesk Lake in Manitoba, which is north of Cross Lake and part of the Nelson River.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2020