News Items tag as: invasive mussels

PULL THE PLUG: Transporting boats in BC with drain plugs in now illegal
May 16, 2024 - 5:02 PM

In an effort to prevent the spread of invasive species, the provincial government is making it illegal to transport watercraft with the drain plugs still in place.
Newly announced federal funding won't prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC
February 17, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The government’s new funding announcement does not go far enough to protect BC from invasive mussels, according to the Okanagan Basin Water Board.
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
November 20, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive and destructive mussels appears to be gaining traction.
BC Interior opposition MPs call on feds to increase funding to stop invasive mussels
November 09, 2023 - 10:27 AM

Five BC Interior Conservative MPs have written a letter to the federal government demanding proper resources be put in place to protect lakes in BC from the invasive zebra and quagga mussels.
Okanagan water board calling for temporary moratorium on out-of-province boats
October 21, 2023 - 9:00 AM

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling for a moratorium on all boats entering the province after invasive and destructive mussels were found in nearby Idaho.
Half the boats carrying invasive mussels into BC heading to Thompson-Okanagan
August 19, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Out of eight boats found to be carrying invasive mussels into BC so far this year, three were headed to the Okanagan and one to the Thompson-Nicola area.
COVID-19 hasn't kept invasive mussel-infested boats out of Okanagan
December 05, 2021 - 3:35 PM

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered travel restrictions over the past two summers, boaters are still coming to the Okanagan and bringing invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels them.
B.C. conservation service seizes nearly 3,000 invasive mussel infested moss balls
April 01, 2021 - 5:29 PM

A widespread effort to stop the spread of an invasive species in B.C. has resulted in the seizure or surrender of nearly 3,000 suspected or confirmed zebra mussel infested moss balls.
Province wants you to check your aquarium for invasive mussels hiding in moss balls
March 11, 2021 - 9:30 AM

B.C. is calling on aquarium owners to inspect their tanks to help prevent the spread of invasive mussels.
'It's a big deal': B.C. conservation officers on alert after invasive mussels found in pet store aquarium
March 08, 2021 - 6:00 PM

The B.C. government has spent millions of dollars since 2015 to keep lakes free of invasive mussels by conducting boat inspections but now there is a new threat.
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News Items tag as: invasive mussels

PULL THE PLUG: Transporting boats in BC with drain plugs in now illegal

Newly announced federal funding won't prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC

Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan

BC Interior opposition MPs call on feds to increase funding to stop invasive mussels

Okanagan water board calling for temporary moratorium on out-of-province boats

Half the boats carrying invasive mussels into BC heading to Thompson-Okanagan

COVID-19 hasn't kept invasive mussel-infested boats out of Okanagan

B.C. conservation service seizes nearly 3,000 invasive mussel infested moss balls

Province wants you to check your aquarium for invasive mussels hiding in moss balls

'It's a big deal': B.C. conservation officers on alert after invasive mussels found in pet store aquarium

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