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aquatic invasive species

Albas: Lake mussels a problem

March 20, 2020January 16, 2020

Merritt Herald – January 16, 2020 Recently the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced that a project would be undertaken on … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Dan Albas, Don't Move A Mussel

Be proactive against mussels

March 20, 2020January 9, 2020

Castanet – January 9, 2020 Recently the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced that a project would be undertaken on the … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Dan Albas, dan in ottawa, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Dan Albas – Ottawa Report – the importance of being pro-active

March 20, 2020January 8, 2020

Kelowna Capital News – January 8, 2020 Recently the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced that a project would be undertaken … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Dan Albas, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

North Okanagan-Shuswap MP says feds must act to stop aquatic invaders

July 19, 2019June 22, 2019

Vernon Morning Star – June 22, 2019 A report tabled recently in the House of Commons has found the federal government’s protections of Canadian lakes … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, invasive mussels

Climate change brings higher numbers of invasive aquatic plants in Okanagan

April 18, 2019April 3, 2019

Kelowna Capital News – April 3, 2019 A warming planet is allowing invasive plants to thrive in Okanagan lakes. James Littley, operations and grants manager … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Eurasian Watermilfoil, invasive species, milfoil, mussel

Feds not strong on mussels

April 18, 2019April 2, 2019

Castanet – April 2, 2019 North Okanagan-Shuswap Conservative MP Mel Arnold says Ottawa is not doing enough to protect fresh-water lakes in Western Canada. Arnold is … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, federal government, mussel

More needs to be done on invasive mussels

October 29, 2018August 22, 2018

Dan Albas, MP in the Kelowna Daily Courier – August 22, 2018 I have often said that the wheels of Ottawa tend to turn quite … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Milfoil a growing concern this summer due to freezing, flooding

June 26, 2017June 23, 2017

Kelowna, B.C. – After a cold winter and wet spring in the Okanagan, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is getting ready for a significant … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags aquatic invasive species, debris, Eurasian Watermilfoil, flooding, freezing, lake levels, milfoil

Residents urged to ‘have the talk’ about invasive mussels

March 14, 2017August 11, 2016

August 11, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Have you had “the talk”? While many parents worry about how to have “the talk” with their children about … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise, Zebra Mussel

Residents urged to spread word about danger posed by mussels

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 – Kelowna Daily Courier Okanagan residents need to step up and warn visitors about the risk of spreading invasive mussels to our … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Water board seeks public help to stop invasive mussels

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 – Global Okanagan Many Okanagan residents are well aware of the potential risks posed by invasive mussels. The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Time for ‘the talk’ about invasive mussels in B.C. lakes says Okanagan Basin Water Board

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 20, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board is enlisting the public’s help to fight the spread of invasive zebra and … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Zebra Mussel

The OBWB wants you to spread its “Don’t move a mussel” campaign

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 – KelownaNow As boats laden with invasive mussels continue to show up at BC’s border, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel campaign expands

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 – KissFM The “Don’t Move a Mussel” campaign has been expanded. Corrine Jackson from the Okanagan Basin Water Board says the three … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, HAVE... THE TALK!, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Fight against mussels escalates in the Okanagan

October 15, 2016August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star More muscles are being added to the fight against mussels. The Okanagan Basin Water Board is expanding its … Read more

Categories In the News Tags aquatic invasive species, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Zebra Mussel
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