Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Aquatic Species Not Allowed in Saskatchewan

If you find evidence of invasive zebra or quagga mussels, or other prohibited aquatic invasive species, please call the 24-hour TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561 or report online.

Prohibited Aquatic Animals

The following non-native species post a threat to Saskatchewan's natural resources and cannot be possessed, transported or sold:

  • Asian clam
  • Asian tapeworm
  • Channeled applesnail
  • Chinese mitten crab
  • Conrad's false mussel
  • Faucet snail
  • Fishhook waterflea
  • Freshwater jellyfish
  • Marbled crayfish
  • New Zealand mudsnail
  • Northern snakehead
  • Quagga mussel
  • Round goby
  • Rusty crayfish
  • Silver carp
  • Spiny waterflea
  • Zebra mussel

Learn more about aquatic invasive species.

Aquatic Invasive Species in Saskatchewan and Neighbouring Jurisdictions

Aquatic invasive species that pose a threat to Saskatchewan waters have been discovered in nearby provinces and states. Constant vigilance and prevention will help keep these invasive species out of our provinces, lakes and waterways.

Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba North Dakota Montana
Fish Fish Fish Fish Fish
Common carp
Koi
Goldfish
Prussian carp
Crucian carp
Mosquitofish
Prussian carp
Common carp
Goldfish
White bass
Rainbow smelt
Common carp
Grass carp
Silver carp
Tubenose goby
Common carp
Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants
Purple loosestrife
Flowering rush
Flowering rush
Himalayan balsam
Japanese knotweed
Pale yellow iris
Plumeless thistle
Purple loosestrife
Tamarisk
Eurasian watermilfoil
Flowering rush
Invasive common reed
Purple loosestrife
Curly leaf pondweed
Eurasian watermilfoil
Didymo
 
Other Other Other Other Other
    Asian tapeworm
Freshwater jellies
Rusty crayfish
Spiny waterflea
Water flea
Zebra mussel
Koi herpes virus (KHV)
Black algae
Zebra mussel Asian clam
New Zealand mudsnail
Faucet snail
Fishhook waterflea
Spiny waterflea
Asian tapeworm
Infectious hematopietic necrosis virus
Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus
Proliferative kidney disease
Enteric redmouth disease
Heterosporis parasite
Whirling disease

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