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Vigilance for aquatic invasive species

Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being reminded to ensure aquatic invasive species (AIS) are not introduced to the provincial water bodies.

The advice comes during Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, which runs from May 9-13th.

Authorities caution these plants, fish and invertebrates can damage aquatic habitat and fisheries, as well as power generation and water infrastructure. Also, once they gain hold, aquatic invasive species can be impossible to get rid of, and costs run into the millions of dollars each year.

As part of its AIS program, the Ministry of Environment conducts roadside inspections and decontamination of boats and monitors water bodies.

Sightings of aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels, Prussian carp, flowering rush and goldfish should be reported to the Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561.

More information can be found online.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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