Whirling disease found in fish in North Saskatchewan River: CFIA
EDMONTON — An infectious disease fatal to some kinds of young fish has been found in the North Saskatchewan River watershed.
The Canadian Food Inspections Agency said Friday the discovery of whirling disease affects streams, creeks, lakes and rivers feeding into the North Saskatchewan River up to the Saskatchewan boundary.
The disease, caused by a parasite and affects trout and whitefish, is not considered a threat to human health.
Alberta Environment spokesman Peter Giamberardino said at this point it is too soon to say how the disease will affect fish populations this year.