Invasive clam species found in Central Kootenay river, conservationists ask boaters to stop the spread
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) are asking for the public s help in preventing the spread of an invasive freshwater species called the Asian clam.
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Posted: Jun 17, 2021 6:37 PM PT | Last Updated: June 18
Environment officials say invasive Asian clams have been found in the Pend D Oreille River in the Central Kootenay region this spring. The non-native species can clog water systems and negatively alter aquatic ecosystems by competing with native species for food and habitat.(Erin Bates/Submitted)
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking for the public s help in preventing the spread of an invasive freshwater species called the Asian clam.
A media release Thursday from the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) said the Ministry of Environment (MOE) has confirmed that invasive Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) were found in the Pend D’Oreille River this spring. The Pend D’Oreille River is a tributary of the Columbia River that passes through southeastern BC. The CKISS said in the release that this is
To get British Columbians active in preventing and stopping the spread of harmful invasive species, the BC government has officially declared the entire month of May as Invasive Species Action Month. Invasive species threaten BC’s environment. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers invasive species as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity