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Lakes in Yoho and Kootenay parks to be closed for at least another 12 months

Parks Canada is extending the closure all bodies of water in Kootenay and Yoho national parks in an attempt to slow the spread of invasive species.

The lakes, creeks and tributaries in eastern British Columbia will be closed until at least March next year in response to the deadly whirling disease parasite found in fish.

<who> Photo credit: BC Parks </who> Kootenay Lake.

Jeanette Goulet, with the aquatic invasive species program for mountain national parks, says the extension gives park officials time to gather more information before deciding what to do next.

Anyone found breaking the rules in the parks could face a fine of up to $25,000.

More information about whirling disease can be found here.



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