Lakes in Kootenay and Yoho national parks closed after suspected whirling disease

[Derby]

Subject: Vancouver Sun: Lakes in Kootenay and Yoho national parks closed after suspected whirling disease




https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/lakes-kootenay-yoho-parks-closed-suspected-whirling-disease

 

[Aquaholic]

Update March 19th on the new restrictions in B.C., Alberta national parks.

Invasive species lead to access restrictions in B.C., Alberta national parks — The Canadian Press

Parks Canada is closing all bodies of water in British Columbia's Kootenay and Yoho national parks, and restricting watercraft in Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park in an effort to slow the spread of invasive species.

apple.news

 

[Steplift]

Sounds like something similar is going on down in the Florida Keys they are calling it "spinning fishI

Still no smoking gun as bizarre fish behavior spreads in Florida Keys

As the end of the legislative session came to a close last week in Tallahassee, an item was added to the state budget that would fund research on a marine mystery that’s developing in the Florida Keys.

www.local10.com

 

[agentaqua]

Notice to Industry – Update on Zoning for Whirling Disease – British Columbia and Columbia River Watershed - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Update on Zoning for Whirling Disease - British Columbia and Columbia River Watershed

inspection.canada.ca

 

[agentaqua]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/whirling-disease-in-bc-1.7328759

 

[Bill 310]

Whirling disease detected in Kootenay Lake​

Victoria Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00 PM​

BC Gov News

Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite that causes whirling disease in juvenile fish.

news.gov.bc.ca

 

[RalphH]

it's been one thing after another hitting what was once was the most attractive and unique large lake fishery In the Province and one of the best on the continent.