What Are Invasive Species?
Invasive species are plants, animals, or microbes that are not native to Alberta, and have been introduced through either human activity or natural dispersal. In most cases, species are introduced originally by human activity, either accidentally or for horticultural or recreational purposes, and then spread through normal means. Some introduced species are harmless and have no real impact on native species, while some introduced species can spread prolifically and have strong detrimental impacts on native species. Aquatic environments in particular can be very sensitive to invasive species, and watercourses can easily facilitate the spread of invasive species. It's important to know the life histories of introduced species in order to understand how they disperse, what their potential impact may be on native species, and how we can stop their spread.
If you see an aquatic invasive species, or suspect an aquatic invasive species is present, please report it to Alberta’s invasive species hotline at 1 855 336 BOAT (2628).
If you see an aquatic invasive species, or suspect an aquatic invasive species is present, please report it to Alberta’s invasive species hotline at 1 855 336 BOAT (2628).
Aquatic Invasive Species in the News
June 23, 2017
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared that the Bow, Oldman, and Red Deer River watersheds are infected with Whirling Disease and the province of Alberta as a buffer zone. For more information, click here
May 1, 2017
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared the Oldman River watershed to be infected with Whirling Disease.
February 10, 2017
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared that the Bow River Watershed is infected with Whirling Disease. This includes all streams, creeks, lakes, and rivers that feed into the Bow River. For more information, click here
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared that the Bow, Oldman, and Red Deer River watersheds are infected with Whirling Disease and the province of Alberta as a buffer zone. For more information, click here
May 1, 2017
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared the Oldman River watershed to be infected with Whirling Disease.
February 10, 2017
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared that the Bow River Watershed is infected with Whirling Disease. This includes all streams, creeks, lakes, and rivers that feed into the Bow River. For more information, click here
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