New sea lamprey control method found
There is a new approach to control sea lamprey that could help reduce the impact of the invasive species.
New methods of keeping grass carp at bay
A study is aiming to look at methods to keep grass carp from spawning in Lake Erie’s Sandusky River.
New invasive species designated
Ten new restricted and prohibited species will be added to Ontario’s Invasive Species Act as of January 1.
New aquatic invasive found in Ontario
A new aquatic species that is prohibited in Ontario has been discovered for the first time in the province.
Grass carp caught in Upper Niagara River
A 32-pound grass carp caught near Fort Erie, in the Upper Niagara River in mid-August was found to be sterile.
Grass carp found in Bay of Quinte
An invasive grass carp weighing 20.996 kg was caught by a commercial fisher in the Bay of Quinte on July 3, reported Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Oaks facing threat
Oak wilt fungus found in May was the first detection of it in Canada. The disease kills oaks and is caused by a fungus that grows on the outer sapwood.