Province offers ice safety tips
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This article was published 28/12/2024 (264 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The provincial government has issued a reminder to outdoor enthusiasts and ice fishers to be careful when venturing out on the ice.
At this time of year, especially in southern Manitoba, ice is still forming and could be dangerously thin, according to a release from Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures.
Due to fluctuating temperatures, ice thickness can vary from one location to another, and some areas have more ice than others, so it’s best to “carefully evaluate” ice conditions when travelling across any ice surface, stated the release.
Additionally, Manitobans are reminded to wear appropriate clothing, let someone know where you are fishing, what time you are expected to return and always carry a communication device in case you need to call for help.
With the increase in the presence of zebra mussels in several Manitoba lakes and rivers, Manitobans and visitors are also being reminded that by being proactive, the spread of the aquatic invasive species can be prevented.
Winter does not prevent zebra mussels and other invasive species from spreading. Water users must clean, drain and dry fishing gear and water-related equipment before moving from one body of water to another.
If someone is unsure if their gear has been properly decontaminated, the gear can be exposed to temperatures below -10 C for three consecutive days before it is moved to another body of water, said the release.
On Dec. 13, 2024, dead zebra mussel larvae samples were found in the Assiniboine River at the Brandon Generating Station, just east of the city.
Zebra mussels were also found in Clear Lake in November 2023, as well as the summer and fall of 2024.
Zebra mussels reproduce quickly and starve other aquatic life of natural resources, such as algae. The mussels interfere with water intake and boating equipment and the sharp shells are dangerous for swimmers.
For more information on measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, visit manitoba.ca/stopais/.
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