US EditionConservation organization cheers changes planned for Wildlife Act
- On May 6, 2025, a demonstration at Cultus Lake featured inspections and decontaminations to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels entering B.C. Waters.
- The event follows ongoing efforts and legislation amending the Wildlife Act to enforce mandatory inspections and Clean, Drain, Dry rules preventing aquatic invasive species introduction.
- B.C. Conservation Officers operate inspection stations with canine units and decontamination to detect and remove mussels, which can outcompete native species and survive out of water up to 30 days.
- "They can reproduce very quickly, outcompete native species, and overtake the environment," said Martina Beck from the ministry about the significant impacts of these invasive mussels.
- The mandatory inspections and fines of up to $690 aim to prevent mussel invasions that could damage ecosystems, infrastructure, and local economies across B.C.'s lakes and waterways.
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Conservation organization cheers changes planned for Wildlife Act
A B.C. conservation organization is calling on the province to adopt amendments to the Wildlife Act that they say will slow the spread of invasive aquatic species. If adopted, the province would require mandatory inspections of watercraft entering B.C. from elsewhere. In addition, boaters would be r...
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