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Web Poll: Do you check your boat for zebra mussels?

The increased movement of boats and other types of watercraft into and around the province means that there’s an increased risk of an accidental introduction of zebra and quagga mussels – a small freshwater mussel native to Europe that has tremendous destructive potential.
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Zebra mussels are an invasive species. File photo

The increased movement of boats and other types of watercraft into and around the province means that there’s an increased risk of an accidental introduction of zebra and quagga mussels – a small freshwater mussel native to Europe that has tremendous destructive potential.

Do you check your boat for zebra mussels when you pull it out of the water?