Zebra mussels: Parks Canada working to prevent spread in Clear Lake [Video]

A containment curtain is expected to be installed next week in Clear Lake as Parks Canada officials hope to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

Last week, Parks Canada said an adult zebra mussel was found in the part of Clear Lake known as Boat Cove.

“Parks Canada snorkelers found on partial shell and one living, adult-sized zebra mussel attached to a rock,” Parks Canada previously said in a news bulletin.

The next step for officials is to hopefully prevent the spread of the mussels outside of the cove.

This means a containment curtain will be set up – stretching from the cove to the pier. Parts of the curtain have already arrived, with the remaining pieces set to show up on July 29 and a dive team will immediately start deploying the curtain.

“This work is being done in preparation for a potential eradication method,” said Dameon Wall the …