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Zebra mussels may prompt closure of national park lake, Manitoba government says – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2024 9:37 pm Updated April 9, 2024 10:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government says Parks Canada is considering closing a popular lake to boating this year because of zebra mussels. Jamie …

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Zebra mussels found in Manitoba’s Clear Lake despite conservation efforts – Winnipeg

Although strict measures were put in place this summer to keep zebra mussels out of Manitoba’s Clear Lake, the invasive species has found its way into Riding Mountain National Park regardless. Dameon Wall of Parks Canada told 680 CJOB’s The Start that water samples from the lake’s main launching area, Boat …

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Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion – Winnipeg

A new species is making its home in Lake Winnipeg, leaving fishers and local residents worried. Zebra mussels are seen as an invasive species in Manitoba’s largest lake, clogging up fishing boats, nets, and ropes. The government of Canada defines the species as invasive, seen not just along Lake Winnipeg …

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