Help STOP Aquatic Invasive Species IF you suspect invasive species, call the TIP Line IMMEDIATELY at 1-800-667-7561

What are Aquatic 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 Enforcement The 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.

Aquatic Invasive Species to: 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 Impacts Alters fish populations. Litters shorelines with 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.

CLEAN DRAIN DRY Remove all visible plants, animals, and mud Drain all water from the boat and remove the boat plug while transporting your boat DRY Your watercraft and all related gear - completely

AIS Monitoring in Saskatchewan Veliger Monitoring Program Adult Invasive Mussel Monitoring (AIMM) Program Partnership program between the Environment and other agencies. Plankton net tows are used to sample for the larval stage of invasive mussels. Partnership program between Environment, NGO’s, and other agencies involving: substrate sampling; and/or shoreline surveys.

or call the TIP Line at 1-800-667-7561 To report suspected invasive species, please contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office or call the TIP Line at 1-800-667-7561