Clear Lake testing negative for zebra mussels — so far
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This article was published 22/06/2024 (465 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Water samples taken from high-priority areas in Clear Lake have come back negative for zebra mussel environmental DNA, according to a June 10 update by Parks Canada.
There were 26 water samples from Clear Lake tested in total. The areas of focus are Boat Cove, the area around the pier and the Clear Lake Marina.
More samples will continue to be taken throughout the summer, as the likelihood of detecting zebra mussels increases as the water temperature rises.
Parks Canada staff are shown inspecting and tagging boats in Wasagaming last year as part of an effort to keep zebra mussels out of Clear Lake. So far this year, Clear Lake water samples have tested negative for the presence of the invasive species. (File)
A team of divers also conducted visual surveys and did not find any zebra mussels near the main pier, Clear Lake Marina or the shoreline from the pier to Boat Cove.
Although no eDNA or mussels have been found through these initiatives, containment curtains will be installed around Boat Cove and on the pier at Main Beach due to the positive tests for eDNA last summer, and the discovery of live zebra mussels in November.
The curtains stop lake currents and wind-generated flows, making it easier to detect zebra mussels if they are present. In the event that zebra mussels or eDNA are found, the curtains will be used to isolate the area and the use of potash will be considered.
They will stay in place for the 2024 open water season, and swimming will still be permitted in the contained areas.
Additionally, Parks Canada announced yesterday that the Lake Audy Road repairs have been completed and the lake area and bison enclosure are now accessible. The campground, day-use sites and horse corral are now all accessible to visitors.
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