The Metropolis of Lethbridge is taking motion in opposition to invasive aquatic species discovered at three our bodies of water within the metropolis and is warning residents about correct disposal.
Aquarium species similar to goldfish and koi have been found at Elma Groves Park and Chinook Lake in north Lethbridge, in addition to Firelight Park on the west facet in July 2020.
All three our bodies of water are storm ponds.
On Thursday, contractors will take stock of invasive species at Firelight Park to find out what precisely they’re coping with.
Stock will happen on the different places at a later date, in line with the town.
“They’re non-native species, so that they compete with the native species for meals and habitat, and finally out-compete them,” defined communications and outreach specialist Stephanie Vehnon with the water, storm water and wastewater division.
“This stock may give us a greater understanding of what’s at the moment current within the storm pond.”
Vehnon defined people launch the aquarium species into these waters — an unlawful motion — which then develop and have the potential to hurt the habitat.
“We undoubtedly don’t want folks releasing goldfish or any aquarium species into our storm ponds. You may take them to your pet retailer, or (name) Alberta Setting for correct disposal.”
Allan Draper, proprietor of Petland Lethbridge, stated their retailer coverage is straightforward.
“If you don’t want your fish anymore, carry them again to us and we’ll discover them a house.”
He added they carry tropical fish, goldfish and koi, which have develop into extra wanted because the begin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As a result of individuals are remoted at residence, fish are very stress-free to have in the home,” he stated.
“To feed them, to work together with them — so that they have develop into extremely popular in the course of the pandemic.”
Vehnon added as soon as the fish are faraway from the pond subsequent 12 months, the plan is to donate them to Alberta Birds of Prey.
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