July 3, 2015
Aquatic Invasive Species Update Bulletin #2
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship reports that watercraft inspection stations with decontamination units targeting aquatic invasive species (AIS) will be available for boaters at Selkirk Park in Selkirk and St. Vital Park in Winnipeg today to Monday, July 6. The canine unit will be working with watercraft inspectors to detect zebra mussels on watercraft and water-related equipment. In addition, another watercraft inspection team will rove between Gimli and Winnipeg Beach on the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg.
Manitobans are reminded it is illegal to possess or transport zebra mussels in Manitoba. Zebra mussels are present in the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg and in the Manitoba portion of the Red River.
Everyone is asked to do their part and:
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clean and remove any visible aquatic plants, AIS or mud from the watercraft, trailer and all
water-related equipment; - drain all water from motor, bilge, bait buckets and any compartments;
- dry all water-related equipment and any hard-to-drain compartments that have contacted the water with a dry towel or sponge before it is used in any other body of water; and
- dispose of unwanted bait and worms in the trash.
To report a zebra mussel or any other AIS from a location, take pictures and visit the website at www.manitoba.ca/stopaisor call 1-87-STOP AIS-0 (1-877-867-2470).
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