May 12-16 is Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Saskatchewan Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week runs from May 12 to May 16 this year – a great opportunity to learn more about slowing the spread of AIS and keeping our waterbodies healthy.
Aquatic invasive species are plants, fish, invertebrates or infectious diseases that are non-native, have the potential to negatively impact the environment and can be spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing, or through intentional means such as releasing unwanted aquarium pets into the wild. AIS, such as zebra and quagga mussels, can be impossible to eliminate once established and can cost millions of dollars to manage.
“Our province, blessed with thousands of lakes and rivers, is a popular destination for anglers, boaters and others who enjoy recreation on the water,” Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. “So far, our prevention efforts targeting zebra and quagga mussels have been successful – no invasive mussels have been found in Saskatchewan waterbodies.”
In 2024, the Ministry of Environment intercepted six watercrafts that were carrying invasive mussels into Saskatchewan. In addition, more than 250 watercrafts coming into the province from high-risk areas were decontaminated given that they were at risk of carrying AIS by not being properly cleaned, drained or dried.
Saskatchewan Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week runs from May 12 to May 16 this year – a great opportunity to learn more about slowing the spread of AIS and keeping our waterbodies healthy.
Aquatic invasive species are plants, fish, invertebrates or infectious diseases that are non-native, have the potential to negatively impact the environment and can be spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing, or through intentional means such as releasing unwanted aquarium pets into the wild. AIS, such as zebra and quagga mussels, can be impossible to eliminate once established and can cost millions of dollars to manage.
“Our province, blessed with thousands of lakes and rivers, is a popular destination for anglers, boaters and others who enjoy recreation on the water,” Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. “So far, our prevention efforts targeting zebra and quagga mussels have been successful – no invasive mussels have been found in Saskatchewan waterbodies.”
In 2024, the Ministry of Environment intercepted six watercrafts that were carrying invasive mussels into Saskatchewan. In addition, more than 250 watercrafts coming into the province from high-risk areas were decontaminated given that they were at risk of carrying AIS by not being properly cleaned, drained or dried.
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