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Zebra mussels in moss (marimo) balls

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Zebra mussels have been found in moss (marimo) balls imported and sold in Alberta. This alert outlines the steps Albertans need to take to properly dispose of the invasive species safely.

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Quick facts : Chinese mystery snail

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Quick fact card about Chinese mystery snail, an aquatic invasive species in Alberta. The Chinese mystery snail is a freshwater snail, native to eastern Asia and introduced to North America through... More ≫

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Quick fact card about Chinese mystery snail, an aquatic invasive species in Alberta. The Chinese mystery snail is a freshwater snail, native to eastern Asia and introduced to North America through pet trade as well as the aquaculture industry for culinary purposes. It has been found in one location in Alberta.

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Certification bulletin : COVID-19 water and wastewater operator updates

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Key updates regarding operator certification renewals, fee deferral, exam process and scheduling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice to counties and municipalities selling strychnine

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Notification that Alberta Environment and Parks will be taking steps to amend vendor registrations for counties and municipalities selling strychnine, as a result of a Health Canada decision... More ≫

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Notification that Alberta Environment and Parks will be taking steps to amend vendor registrations for counties and municipalities selling strychnine, as a result of a Health Canada decision regarding strychnine and its associated end-use products.

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Notice to Alberta applicators [COVID-19]

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Notification regarding modifications made by Alberta Environment and Parks to pesticide certification and recertification requirements, and the temporary suspension of exams, in response to the... More ≫

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Notification regarding modifications made by Alberta Environment and Parks to pesticide certification and recertification requirements, and the temporary suspension of exams, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oriental weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)

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This alert provides information on the Oriental weather loach, which was discovered "for sale" at a major aquarium retailer in Alberta. The fact sheet includes a description of the loach, why it... More ≫

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This alert provides information on the Oriental weather loach, which was discovered "for sale" at a major aquarium retailer in Alberta. The fact sheet includes a description of the loach, why it is listed as a threat, and how the loach can spread.

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Yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltata)

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This alert provides information on the yellow floating heart, which was detected for the first time in Alberta in an Edmonton waterbody in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the plan,... More ≫

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This alert provides information on the yellow floating heart, which was detected for the first time in Alberta in an Edmonton waterbody in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the plan, why it is listed as a threat, and how it can spread.

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Chinese mystery snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis)

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This alert provides information on the Chinese mystery snail, which was found for the first time in Alberta in Lake McGregor, in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the snail, why it is... More ≫

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This alert provides information on the Chinese mystery snail, which was found for the first time in Alberta in Lake McGregor, in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the snail, why it is listed as a threat, and how the snails are spread.

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Updates to pesticide regulations

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These notices summarize changes to the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation and the Pesticide Sales, Handling, Use and Application Regulation in June 2018.

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