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Economic impacts of an invasive mussels infestation in Lake McGregor

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In the summer of 2018, the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations Team, in charge of invasive mussels inspection, contacted the Economics Team to look into the economics costs of the introduction of... More ≫

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In the summer of 2018, the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations Team, in charge of invasive mussels inspection, contacted the Economics Team to look into the economics costs of the introduction of Invasive Mussels into the McGregor reservoir by unaware boaters bringing alive specimens of either quagga or zebra mussels in their boats from other bodies of water.

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An estimate of annual economic cost of invasive dreissenid mussels to Alberta

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Evidence from jurisdictions elsewhere shows that the annual cost of managing the effects of invasive Dreissenid mussel species (quagga and zebra) are significant. Although these invasive mussels... More ≫

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Evidence from jurisdictions elsewhere shows that the annual cost of managing the effects of invasive Dreissenid mussel species (quagga and zebra) are significant. Although these invasive mussels are not yet present in Alberta, this briefing provides preliminary estimate of the potential annual cost if invasive mussels were to become established in Alberta waterways. This cost can be compared to the cost of prevention efforts such as watercraft and equipment inspections, monitoring, education and enforcement.

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