Zebra Mussels Threaten Manitoba Waters | Winnipeg News

Four hundred fifty-five watercraft from Ontario were inspected entering Manitoba over the weekend, with 120 failing due to improper cleaning, draining, or drying—13 requiring decontamination. This is part of a critical, multi-province effort to halt the spread of invasive zebra mussels, which can cost billions and have already led to boat bans and “one boat, one lake” rules. Recent detection of larvae in Lake of the Prairies has triggered a joint federal-provincial response. Violators face fines up to $100,000—every watercraft, from canoes to jet skis, must stop for inspection to protect our freshwater future. 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/ca07a75c480d43f1