Harmful invasive species a growing concern in Saskatchewan lakes [Video]

As people get out and enjoy the many lakes in our province this summer, those who take care of the waterways are warning about dangerous invasive species that’s a growing threat in Saskatchewan.

The simple act of wiping down watercraft is part of the main messaging that officials at Prince Albert National Park (PANP) are actively getting out to lake users.

“Part of our public education is talking about, clean, drain, dry your boat. You’ll hear that over and over again,” Barb Riley, A heritage interpreter with PANP, told CTV News.

Staff and officials in Waskesiu are ramping up efforts to ensure those using any watercraft from motorboats to kayaks do their part to reduce invasive species like zebra muscles from entering local waters. They can get up to about 3 centimetres long.

“It’s hard not to be scary about this, because when you project forward and you look at …