For decades invasive zebra and quagga mussels have devastated freshwater fisheries across eastern Canada while western provinces hoped to prevent them through watercraft inspections with limited success.
These invaders continue to spread west while a new, more aggressive species, the “golden mussel” threatens lakes, rivers, and even salt-water ports like Vancouver and Victoria.
In this presentation, you will learn the latest information on all three species of invasive mussel, what’s being done to prevent their introduction to BC, and what it might mean for you.
The full recording is now on YouTube (Filmed March 31, 2026)