Whirling Disease

 Whirling disease has been detected in some of our rivers. Attention should always be paying close attention to prevent the spread of invasive species, but now, we need to be extra vigilant to protect our uninfected waters and yours. Whirling disease can be spread by anything going in and out of infected waters, a dog going for a swim, a stand-up paddle board, birds, wildlife, boats, and anglers. How do we prevent further spread?

Clean, Drain, Dry. For example - On a road trip with your dog in the summer and stopping for a cool down swim? Make sure your dog is free of any mud and dirt and bathe your dog before it enters another waterbody. The same goes for anything else which goes in and out of any waterbody.

Anglers are often being targeted as the spreaders of whirling disease, but the reality is that this microscopic parasite can be unknowingy transported a number of ways. Responsible anglers have been following protocols to prevent spread for years, yet it still wasn't enough to stop the spread. Clean, Drain, and Dry anything that goes into a waterbody, the future of healthy waters is in all of our hands, not just anglers.

In order to help protect our waters and yours, we have a thorough sanitizing protocol that will ensure your gear is clean and safe before you enter our waters, and again as we wish you farewell. The sanitizing agents we use will not harm your gear in any way, but kill any microscopic parasites and keep them from hitching a ride back home to your waters.

More info is available at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/fish/aquatic-species/aquatic-invasives/whirling-disease