A microscopic parasite is threatening fish in waterbodies in the region, and further spread of the disease it causes is of prime concern.
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is issuing a critical alert to all anglers in the region, urging vigilance to prevent the introduction of whirling disease into waterbodies across the Central Kootenay region.
“This urgent call comes in response to Parks Canada’s decision to close all bodies of water in British Columbia’s Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, with restrictions on watercraft in Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park until at least March next year,” a release from CKISS said.