Alberta’s K-9s Battle Invasive Mussels | Calgary News

Alberta’s water defense just got a furry upgrade—two new K-9 heroes, Jane and Winnie, are now sniffing out invasive mussels before they invade lakes and rivers. Trained to detect all three North American mussel species, these dogs join Hilo in a high-stakes mission to protect Alberta’s ecosystems and infrastructure. With strict boat inspections and hefty fines for noncompliance, the province has already stopped six mussel-laden vessels this year. This smart, sniffing squad is a game-changer in the fight to preserve Alberta’s pristine waters for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/068e1ccca4fe48cb