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Susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels : water quality analysis

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports... More ≫

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports based on data collected during the project, and focuses on the susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels. It outlines the threat of freshwater invasive mussels to Alberta’s aquatic environment and irrigation industry, and what aspects of Alberta’s irrigation water quality make it susceptible to the growth and survival of invasive mussels.

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Zebra and Quagga mussels

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This infographic provides some quick facts about mussel species that are considered aquatic invasive species in Alberta.

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Quick facts : aquatic invasive species [2013]

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the problem of aquatic invasive species in Alberta's waterways and steps that can be taken to prevent their spread.

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