Aquatic invasive species
Prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, identify and report them.
Invasive mussels infected moss ball products
Zebra and/or Quagga Mussels have been identified in moss ball products sold in stores in Canada. We urge everyone who may have purchased moss ball products in Canada or online to dispose of them responsibly. Learn how you can do so.
Services and information
About aquatic invasive species
What are aquatic invasive species, their impacts, and how Canada is managing them.
Report an aquatic invasive species
Phone and email contact information by province and territory.
Identify an aquatic invasive species
Determine if you've found an aquatic invasive species.
Prevention
Reduce risks, pathways of introduction, clean drain dry, don’t let it loose.
Early detection and monitoring
Early detection and monitoring, field reports, boat inspections, environmental DNA, collaboration.
Response
Response activities, provincial and territorial collaboration.
Control and management
Assessment, management and control activities.
Apply to prevent, control or eradicate an aquatic invasive species
Overview, planning process, authorization application.
Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations
Objectives, prohibitions, listed species, enforcement.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Fund overview, funded projects, application process.
Publications
Reports, research papers, educational materials.
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