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Seeking information on invasive species and carriers under the Ontario Invasive Species Act, 2015

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It is really to bad that it has taken the ontario PC government two years to figure out that Invasive species was so important. The Ontario people have lost 2 years of vital funding to carry out the work that has been ongoing for years for invasive species monitoring. Read more

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I have seen the establishment of european frog-bit in our local waterbodies near Dryden Ontario. This has harmed the indigenous wild rice businesses, as this plant covers up the areas where wild rice used to be. Also, boats have spread it throughout the area. Read more

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I think that moving boats from one lake to another is extremely detrimental to our environment. This needs to stop. Education is simply not enough. Legislation to prohibit the movement of boats need to be passed. The economic and environment cost is just too high to sustain this madness. Read more

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I noticed that 'Eurasian watermilfoil' is not listed as one of the invasive species that you are seeking information on. This milfoil has been, and continues to be, a very pervasive species in our northern lakes. It is a species that continues to spread and cause environmental issues. Read more

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I live in Chatham-Kent where there is very little healthy biodiversity left to speak of. Most areas are taken up with human habitation and agriculture. In the spaces left in between, invasive species have displaced our native species plants. Read more

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Public education only goes so far, I firmy believe we need strong legislation that will allow both conservation officers and police officers able to ticket boaters who fail to clean their vessel hauls as well as ensure their live wells, bait wells and boat floors are drained before transporting thei Read more

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Bohemian knotweed Giant knotweed Himalayan knotweed Wild pigs All pose a threat to Ontario Agriculture in my opinion. I don't have any first hand experience with these species but i believe the threat they pose is significant. I support MNRF in trying to limit/control these species. Read more

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The Invading Species Council must begin to include in their educational effort the new and extremely destructive alga called Starry Stonewort. It has taken over our lake, even pushing out hybrid Eurasian watermilfoil. Its plant-like, crunch architecture allows massive growth of zebra mussels. Read more

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Nepewassi Lake Association Inc. c/o 379 Wembley Dr., Sudbury, ON P3E 1E8 Biodiversity Coordinator MNRF – Biodiversity Section 300 Water Street 5th Floor, North tower Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 March 27, 2020 Dear Biodiversity Coordinator: Read more

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I would like the MNRF to look o to ways to stop the spread of Starry Stonewort, as it has a very negative impact on fish habitat. It's ability to rapidly spread and take over native macrophytes is of great concern. Read more

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The concept of enforcing boaters to remove all zebra mussels before taking their boat to another waterway is a great idea. There should, however, be provisions made for boaters who keep their boat at a dock in one lake for the majority, or entire, season. Read more

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