Provincial AIS eDNA Monitoring – South

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) has a mandate to monitor for aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish diseases. Aquatic invasive species, particularly zebra, quagga, and golden mussels, pose a significant threat to Alberta’s water infrastructure, as well as fish and wildlife populations. While invasive mussels have been detected in multiple provinces and U.S. states across North America, including Manitoba and Idaho, they have not been found in Alberta waters to date. However, since