Manitoba expands AIS control zones to curb invasive species
Manitoba government unveils new Lake Manitoba Fairford River Lake St Martin control zone and Shoal Lake zone to curb zebra mussels and spiny water fleas. Updates to zone names and boundaries plus anti fouling requirements for float planes aim to strengthen containment and require watercraft to clean drain dry and decontaminate after use.
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Manitoba confirms start of annual watercraft inspection drive
The Manitoba watercraft inspection program begins with 4-H Highway Cleanup mobilizations in Headingley Selkirk Bricksdale The Pas and Wabowden from 9 am to 3 pm weather permitting New locations at Ste Rose du Lac and Minnedosa respond to zebra mussel AIS threats with more stations opening in coming weeks Drivers urged to slow down and stay alert near cleanup zones and traffic barriers AIS penalties range up to 2542 for decontamination violations and 672 for failure to stop at a site
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Manitobans urged to prevent Lyme disease through prevention
Manitoba Health urges action to cut tick bites and disease risk as May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Advice covers quick antibiotic treatment after high risk ticks, use of repellents, protective clothing, yard maintenance, and person, pet checks. Resources include Health Links-Info Sante and tick reporting portals.
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Mb.ca
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Bishop’s University
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