Whereas the presence and proliferation of invasive species, specifically zebra and quagga mussels, pose a significant threat to our provinces aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and infrastructure; And whereas the negative impacts of zebra and quagga mussels include the disruption of native ecosystems, damage to water supply infrastructure, and economic implications for industries such as agriculture, fisheries, and tourism; And whereas effective prevention measures require substantial financial resources for research, monitoring, and implementation of strategies to prevent the introduction and spread of zebra and quagga mussels: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to recognize the urgency of addressing the zebra and quagga mussel issue and commits to allocating additional funding for comprehensive prevention efforts including research and monitoring, prevention measures, public awareness and education, collaboration and partnership and infrastructure protection.
