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A zebra mussel found in an aquarium moss ball. Please inspect your aquarium plants, if found please call the RAPP line 1-877-952-7277 Photo Credit: Lakes Commission.

Aquarium owners urged to look for zebra mussels in their aquarium plants after the highly invasive mussels were found in moss balls at several B.C. locations.

March 11, 2021

…in the compost. Once the moss balls have been removed from the aquarium, do not dispose of untreated water down the drain or into any residential water system or waterway…. Read more

Let's protect our waters and keep zebra & quagga mussels out of B.C.!

BREAKING AND SAD NEWS: Destructive Invasive Mussels have been detected for the first time in Montana.

November 10, 2016

…with maintaining infrastructure related to power generation, sewage and water facilities. Damage you boat and waterfront property, costing you BIG BUCKS to replace or repair Mussels damaging a boat engine… Read more

Central Kootenay Lakes & Rivers Remain Free from Destructive Invasive Mussels in 2021

December 13, 2021

…they have negative impacts on biodiversity, water quality, recreation, fisheries, species at risk, and infrastructure such as hydropower facilities and municipal water supplies. Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha &… Read more

Zebra and Quagga Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha and Dresissena bugenis)

Zebra and Quagga Mussels

April 16, 2015

…quickly colonize important underwater infrastructures. ZQM can damage personal watercraft, as well as infrastructures like hydroelectric dams and municipal water supply systems. Report an Invasive Species [nb_video aspect=”16:9″… Read more

Parrot Feather Milfoil (Myriophyllum aquaticum)

Parrot feather milfoil

July 13, 2019

…aquatic vegetation Impacts waterways, irrigation ditches, and drainage canals, where it has the potential to inhibit flow and increase maintenance costs Alters water chemistry which can negatively affect juvenile salmon… Read more

Pet and Aquarium Owners

June 11, 2015

…or discard of your aquarium and water garden debris into lakes, streams, rivers or storm drains Use these resources to learn how to avoid negatively impacting natural waterways and aquatic… Read more

Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha & Dreissena bugenis)

An early Christmas present for the Central and West Kootenay Region. Our lakes are invasive mussel free……for now!

December 3, 2018

…once established in a waterbody. Invasive mussels can cause all of the following impacts: Clog water supply systems & hydropower facilities, increasing costs to the consumer Harm drinking water quality… Read more

The History of American Bullfrog Control in the Central Kootenays

January 23, 2021

…find infestations of invasive American bullfrogs! photo: Carl-D.-Howe- How did bullfrogs end up in B.C.? Decades ago, aspiring farmers brought America bullfrogs to B.C. to raise them for meat consumption…. Read more

The Frog Blog: Invasive American bullfrog Q & A

December 9, 2019

…happening is the frog is released into a different body of water, creating a NEW invasive bullfrog population. Natural migration: bullfrogs can naturally migrate between 5 – 19 km per… Read more

Northern pike (Esox lucius) photo:J.Baxter

July 22- July 31, 2022 – CASTLEGAR INVASIVE FISHOUT

July 22, 2022

…and gear. What can you do to help? CLEAN your watercraft and equipment. After an enjoyable day on the water, spend the time inspecting your watercraft and all of your… Read more

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