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In the News

Officials targeted over mussel risk

April 2, 2014

Vernon Morningstar – April 2, 2014 Okanagan residents are being rallied to fight invaders. The Okanagan Basin Water Board decided Tuesday to consider ways of … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Okanagan residents warned about invasive mussel species

Lake Country Calendar – April 2, 2014 Okanagan residents are being rallied to fight invaders. The Okanagan Basin Water Board decided Tuesday to consider ways … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Invasive quagga mussels stopped at border by alert CBSA officer

March 27, 2014

Osoyoos Times – March 27, 2014 A potential infestation of the Okanagan lakes with quagga mussels was averted recently thanks to an alert customs officer … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Updates on tap for 105-year-old water plan

March 23, 2014

Vernon Morning Star – March 23, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to B.C.’s proposed water act is positive, but a council committee … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Okanagan Water Stewardship Council, Water Act, Water Sustainability Act

Mussels spread avoided

March 21, 2014

Vernon Morning Star – March 21, 2014 The Okanagan escaped a close call with an invasive species that has devastated ecosystems across North America.

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel menace averted

Kelowna Daily Courier – March 21, 2014 Okanagan Lake dodged a bullet when a sharp-eyed border guard noticed invasive mussels on a boat destined for … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussel scare a wake-up call

Vernon Morning Star – March 21, 2014 It should be considered a shot across the bow for federal and provincial officials.  

Categories In the News Tags boat inspection stations, mussel, Zebra Mussel

Celebrating World Water Week

Kelowna Capital News – March 21, 2014

Categories In the News Tags Canada Water Week, UN World Water Day, Watermark

Zebra mussels stopped at Osoyoos border crossing

March 20, 2014

Penticton Western News – March 20, 2014 Another near-miss involving invasive mussels on a boat headed for B.C. underscores the need for senior governments to … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Quagga mussel scare

Keremeos Review – March 20, 2014 An alert Canadian border crossing agent may have staved off a potential disaster for Okanagan Lake after spotting quagga … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, quagga mussel, Zebra Mussel

Okanagan waterways spared devastating mussel infestation thanks to one careful look

Province – March 20, 2014 VERNON – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering waterways in B.C.’s … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Okanagan waterways spared devastating mussel infestation thanks to one careful look

Vancouver Sun – March 20, 2014 VERNON – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering waterways in … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Zebra Mussel

Mussels scare water board

Castanet – March 20, 2014 Members of the Okanagan Basin Water Board are calling it a very close call. They are concerned with the news … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Mussels found entering B.C.

Daybreak Kelowna – March 20, 2014

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Invasive mussels stopped from entering Okanagan Lake

Kelowna Now – March 20, 2014 Canadian Customs Officers discovered what appeared to be zebra and quagga mussels attached to a boat trying to cross … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Invasive mussels spotted at border

Kelowna Daily Courier – March 20, 2014 A boat that may have been infested with zebra or quagga mussels was stopped at the Canadian border … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Infested ‘mussel’ boat

Castanet – March 20, 2014 On the evening of March 12, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they found what … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Border control have no ‘mussel’ when it comes to invested watercraft

Infotel – March 20, 2014 PENTICTON – Canada Customs got lucky last week when an officer spotted what appeared to be invasive mussel species attached … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

B.C. waterways spared devastating infestation thanks to one careful look

The Canadian Press – March 20, 2014 VERNON, B.C. – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

WATCH: Lakes unprotected from mussels

CTV Vancouver – March 20, 2014 Watch clip here: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=310924#310924

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

Invasive mussels stopped from entering the Okanagan

Vernon Morning Star – March 20, 2014 The Okanagan escaped a close call with an invasive species that has devastated ecosystems across North America. On … Read more

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

Agents catch Zebra mussels at Osoyoos border

CBC | Daybreak South – March 20, 2014 We’ve been sharing stories about the dangers of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels. It now appears Okanagan … Read more

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

Invasive mussels were bound for Okanagan Lake

March 19, 2014

Infotel – March 19, 2014 KELOWNA – An invasive mussel nearly made an unwanted debut in the Okanagan last week. The Okanagan Basin Water Board … Read more

Categories In the News Tags mussel, Osoyoos border, Zebra Mussel

Education at Water Week

Castanet – March 19, 2014 This week is Canada Water Week and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is using it as an opportunity to both … Read more

Categories In the News Tags Canada Water Week, Okanagan WaterWise, Zebra Mussel

Boat at border decontaminated

Oliver Daily News – March 19, 2014 On the evening of March 12th, a Canada Customs official notified the BC Conservation Officer service that they … Read more

Categories In the News Tags boat decontaminated, mussel
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