Invasive mussels in St. John River still at 'manageable' level, survey finds
Researchers scoured 81 sites along the St. John River last year and found 22 adult zebra mussels. The invasive species remains on scientists' radar due to its ability to spread rapidly, take over other species and damage infrastructure.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/zebra-mussels-survey-mactaquac-dam-nb-power-9.7114067?cmp=rss

New Brunswick non-profits to see over $2.3M to help conserve St. John River
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, Wade Grant announced funding for organizations working to restore and protect the St. John River, also known as the Wolastoq River, on Saturday.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/wolastoq-saint-john-river-funding-9.7109959?cmp=rss

Zebra mussel discovery in N.B. triggers meeting of scientists
The discovery of a single adult zebra mussel in the St. John River sparked a recent gathering of scientists and researchers who knew the find was all but inevitable. 
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dozens-of-scientists-gather-in-response-to-zebra-mussel-discovery-1.7485466?cmp=rss

Tracking the annual rise of St. John River for potential flooding
The New Brunswick government has launched River Watch, an annual program that tracks and forecasts water levels in the St. John River as spring weather causes it to rise.
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https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6682090?cmp=rss

Discovery of zebra mussel in N.B. raises alarm over spread of invasive species
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans found an adult zebra mussel on a dock in the St. John River near Mactaquac last December, raising concerns that the invasive species is spreading throughout the province with potentially damaging impacts.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/zebra-mussel-invasive-species-new-brunswick-mactaquac-1.7476887?cmp=rss

Discovery of zebra mussel near Mactaquac raises alarm over spread of invasive species
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans found an adult zebra mussel on a dock in the St. John River near Mactaquac last December, raising concerns that the invasive species is spreading throughout the province with potentially damaging...
#environment #species #alarm #Mactaquac #StJohnRiver #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/zebra-mussel-invasive-species-new-brunswick-mactaquac-1.7476887?cmp=rss