Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park
“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
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“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
Fish-killing parasite poses no threat to people but they can spread it
Parks Canada has closed lakes in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, in an attempt to limit the spread of a suspected case of whirling disease.
To protect trout and salmon species from the possible spread of whirling disease, Parks Canada has closed off all access to shorelines and waterbodies in Kootenay and Yoho national parks.
Parks Canada has closed off all access to shorelines and waterbodies in Kootenay and Yoho national parks to protect trout and salmon species