Help STOP Aquatic Invasive Species

IF you suspect invasive species, call the TIP Line IMMEDIATELY at 1-800-667-7561

What areAquatic Invasive Species (AIS)?

Animals, Plants, or Pathogens

Non-native species

No effective natural or native predators

They can pose significant risk to the economy, environment and/or human health.

Compliance and EnforcementThe importation, possession, transport or

selling of aquatic invasive species is illegal as per section 88.1 of The Fisheries Regulations.

How do they spread?Human activity

Humans spread invasive mussels when they transport their personal watercrafts from infested waters.

They attach to boats, trailers, and recreational equipment.

CLEAN + DRAIN + DRY YOUR BOAT

The transport of watercraft overland is a major pathway for AIS spread and introduction.

Report Suspected Aquatic Invasive Species to:

TIP LINE 1-800-667-7561

Zebra & Quagga Mussels

Quick Facts- Zebra/Quagga Mussels Two very similar species.

Quagga and Zebra mussels originate from the Black and Baltic Seas.

Have spread from the Great Lakes to California.

Discovered in Lake Winnipeg-2013

Have NOT been detected in SK, AB, YK, NWT, or BC waters.

Invasive mussels are the ONLY freshwater mussel that firmly attaches itself to solid objects. Native mussels will bury into soft substrates on lake and river bottoms.

Invasive mussels can live out of water for 3-10 days in dry conditions and for up to 30 days in humid conditions.

Potential ImpactsAlters fish populations.

Decrease in fish that feed on zooplankton or deep-water bottom organisms.

Litters shorelines with sharp shells.

Causes millions of dollars in infrastructure damage.

$ Power generation

$ Drinking water systems

$ Boat maintenance

$ Recreational fishing

$ Water mgmt structures

$ Water diversion intakes

$ Lakefront property

Prevention

Education & Public Awareness

Clean, Drain, Dry Your Boat.

CLEANRemove all visible plants, animals, and mud

DRAINDrain all water from the boat and remove the

boat plug while transporting your boat

DRYYour watercraft and all related gear -

completely

AIS Monitoring in SaskatchewanAdult Invasive Mussel Monitoring (AIMM) Program

Partnership program between Environment, NGO’s, and other agencies involving:

substrate sampling; and/or shoreline surveys.

Veliger Monitoring Program

Partnership program between the Environment and other agencies.

Plankton net tows are used to sample for the larval stage of invasive mussels.

Additional slides about your stewardships group’s involvement in the AIMM program

To report suspected invasive species, please contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office

or call the TIP Line at 1-800-667-7561