Whirling Disease in Alberta: a New Reality
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Apr 28, 2017 12:15pm - 01:00pm -
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Whirling Disease in Alberta: a New Reality
Presenter: Lesley Peterson
Date: April 28, 2017
Time: 12 - 1pm
Location: Conference Room ‘A’, Husky Conference Centre, Calgary, AB
Plus 30 level, 707-8th Avenue SW (take the escalator up two flights)
Webinar: https://albertabiology.adobeconnect.com/whirling/
CCP: This presentation entitles ASPB members to earn 1 Professional Development Hour
Registration is not required for this event
Description
Whirling disease is caused by a parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis, and affects salmonid such as trout and whitefish. The first occurrence of whirling disease in Canada was confirmed in Banff in August 2016 and has since been confirmed at dozens of sites along the Bow River and in some commercial aquaculture facilities. In late February 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency declared the Bow River watershed as an infected area. Lesley's presentation will include a background on whirling disease including the life cycle of the parasite that causes it, the history and distribution of the disease, and how it can affect fish. She will also provide an update on the situation in Alberta and what we can all do to prevent the spread of whirling disease and other aquatic invasive species.
Biography
Lesley is Trout Unlimited Canada’s Alberta Biologist, based out of the Calgary office. She has a technical diploma in Natural Resources Technology from Lakeland College and a degree from the University of Alberta in Environment and Conservation Sciences. Lesley is a member of the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. She has worked at Trout Unlimited Canada for 9 years and has been in her current role for two and a half years. As Alberta Biologist, Lesley works with Trout Unlimited Canada chapters and partners to implement a variety of projects including riparian and stream rehabilitation, fish rescues, and education initiatives. She also participates in a variety of advisory groups and committees including the provincial Whirling Disease Committee. Lesley is also the president of the Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club…and is always looking to recruit new members!