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Mussel-tainted boats caught

January 2, 2020November 13, 2019

Castanet – November 13, 2019 The provincial government says 19 vehicles contaminated with zebra or quagga mussels have been prevented from entering B.C. this season, three … Read more

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Mussel inspections find 19 boats carrying invasive species

January 2, 2020November 13, 2019

InfoNews.ca – November 13, 2019 Nineteen out-of-province vehicles were heading for B.C. lakes last summer with zebra or quagga mussels on them, including three of … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags boat inspection stations, mussel

Mussel-tainted boats caught

February 7, 2020November 13, 2019

Castanet – November 13, 2019 The provincial government says 19 vehicles contaminated with zebra or quagga mussels have been prevented from entering B.C. this season, three … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags boat inspection stations, mussel

Okanagan Water Board renews call for stronger invasive mussel regulations in B.C.

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – In reviewing updates to B.C.’s invasive mussel inspection program and recent stats for 2019, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) recognizes this … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

20 mussel-fouled watercraft prevented from entering B.C. this summer

October 28, 2018September 13, 2018

Keremeos Review – September 13, 2018 Inspection stations, when they are open, are helping in the prevention of keeping invasive mussels from harming Okanagan area … Read more

Categories Articles, In the News Tags boat inspection stations, mussel

Okanagan Water Board brings mussel-prevention proposal to B.C. Environment Minister

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017

Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) directors, who were in Vancouver for the annual Union of BC Municipalities convention along with officials from … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, mussel, UBCM

Okanagan Water Board applauds BC mussel prevention program expansion

June 6, 2017March 30, 2017

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) welcomes the B.C. government’s announcement today which will significantly improve protection of provincial waters from invasive … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

With B.C. budget announcement on the way – Okanagan pushes province to make invasive mussels a priority

February 21, 2017February 20, 2017

Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) watches the fall-out of the discovery of invasive mussels in Montana, only a few hours’ … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, decontamination, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel checks get support

October 18, 2016July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016 – 107.5 KissFM A Vernon program to prevent invasive species from entering local waterways, could catch on in other Okanagan communities. RCMP … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel findings raise concern

October 18, 2016July 8, 2016

July 8, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star Boats carrying invasive mussels are being found and that has local officials calling for additional resources. Of the … Read more

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Mussels require greater response

October 18, 2016July 8, 2016

July 8, 2016 – Vernon Morning Star The provincial government boasts a lot about how it’s preventing invasive mussels from taking hold in B.C. lakes. … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Water board pushes for longer hours for mussel inspection stations

October 18, 2016July 5, 2016

July 5, 2016 – Global Okanagan The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants the provincial government to expand the hours of mobile inspection stations where highway … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel searches find contaminated boats, prompting calls for stronger inspection program

October 19, 2016June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Provincial inspections for invasive mussels that started April 1 are finding a disturbing number of suspect and contaminated boats … Read more

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

Inspection stats show stronger mussel defence needed, says Okanagan Water Board

June 12, 2016June 10, 2016

Kelowna, B.C. – Provincial mussel inspection stations only opened April 1, but already the stats show the need for a stronger program says the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases Tags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel

Okanagan water board: not enough being done to stop mussels

October 19, 2016June 10, 2016

June 10, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling for a stronger inspection program to keep invasive mussels out B.C. … Read more

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