Every summer, there is a campaign launched for people to be responsible and diligent in the effort of preventing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from taking up residence in Manitoba lakes and waterways. The most common and concerning AIS is zebra mussels; however, other invasive species can create havoc in waterways.
Recently, the curly-leaf pondweed, a member of the AIS, was detected in North Cranberry Lake.
“It was first detected in early July 2026 by a member of the Manitoba government Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) team who was checking the lake for the presence/absence of zebra mussels and other AIS as part of their annual monitoring program,” said Citizens Protecting Our Northern Waterways (CPONW) President Chris Smith. “Because of our ongoing relationship with the government AIS team, our volunteer group, CPONW, was informed.