Don’t Let It Loose: Protecting Alberta’s watersDon’t Let It Loose: Protecting Alberta’s waters

The Government of Alberta is increasing its messaging about the risks of releasing goldfish into the environment. The aim is to curb the growth and potential ecological impact of released goldfish, including incidents like large specimens found in local ponds.

Alberta is urging residents not to release aquarium fish or plants into public waterways, as part of the Don’t Let It Loose campaign. The announcement notes illegal transfer of live fish between water bodies can carry penalties up to $100,000 and/or one year in prison, and requests sightings be reported to the Aquatic Invasive Species Hotline.

The article reports that Alberta’s government is taking action to stop the spread of goldfish and other invasive fish through the “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign, emphasizing prevention and legal penalties for moving live fish between waters. It notes the risks posed by invasive fish, including rapid reproduction, competition with native species, and…

Alberta is taking action to prevent the spread of goldfish and other invasive fish by promoting prevention through the “Don’t Let It Loose” campaign, emphasizing that goldfish belong in aquariums and must not be released into waterways. The article notes penalties for illegally transferring fish between water bodies (up to $100,000 and/or one year in…