If you’ve purchased moss balls or algal products since the start of the year, the Government of Saskatchewan is asking you to throw them away. The invasive Zebra Mussel has been detected on numerous occasions on those products, according to the Ministry of Environment. Geri Geiger with the Ministry of Environment said they are also […]
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment inspectors intercepted a boat that was contaminated with invasive mussels during an inspection on July 3rd. The boat, which was purchased outside of the province, was checked at an inspection station on Highway 16, near the Manitoba border. When the mussels were found, the owner was informed, and the boat was […]
Canada Border Services intercepted a boat from the U.S. carrying zebra mussels into Saskatchewan at the end of March. The incident marked the first discovery of aquatic invasive species at a provincial boat inspection this year. CBSA officers identified the boat owned by Canadian travellers as high-risk at the port of Regway. Due to COVID-19 […]
Because the first phase of re-opening Saskatchewan has begun, you can now fish if you are in the southern zone of the province and boat launches are open. The Ministry of Environment is hoping to spread awareness about aquatic invasive species, some of which have already arrived and others that the province is hoping to […]
