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Waterbodies Closed in Parks Due to Whirling Disease

4/6/2025

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Parks Canada has announced an extended closure of all waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks until spring 2026, as the dangerous whirling disease has been found in brook trout. This disease threatens local fish populations, prompting ongoing monitoring and strict compliance checks to safeguard British Columbia's aquatic ecosystems.

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Parks Canada has announced an extended closure of all waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks until spring 2026, as the dangerous whirling disease has been found in brook trout. This disease threatens local fish populations, prompting ongoing monitoring and strict compliance checks to safeguard British Columbia's aquatic ecosystems.