Just went out side and noticed DIRECTLY outside my patio door there is a colony of orange Red-belted Bees!
I have a little apartment patio and am constantly on it bbqing.
Can I safely get them moved? I’d rather not kill them, but they can’t chill there.
Dude set up on the side walk with a microphone and PA system yelling at everyone about how we are all sinners and liars. Also the girl with the horrible singing voice singing Amazing Grace.
Big props to the people that set up a wacky waving inflatable arm man in front of him.
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is activating its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Rapid Response Plan after positive zebra mussel veliger (larvae) samples were found in Lake of the Prairies, a shared waterbody between Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Multiple zebra mussel veligers have been detected in Lake of the Prairies as part of Manitoba’s routine surveillance monitoring program and corroborated by follow-up monitoring efforts.
The response is being co-ordinated through a joint Manitoba-Saskatchewan incident command structure for this shared waterbody, with support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The next steps in the response include developing a specific monitoring plan to better understand the detection and implementation of a multi-jurisdictional containment plan.
To prevent and contain the outward spread of zebra mussels, all water users leaving Lake of the Prairies are required to decontaminate their watercraft and water-related equipment before launching in another waterbody.
Watercraft inspection stations are set up throughout Manitoba to help water users to comply with AIS requirements. Anyone transporting motorized or non-motorized watercraft over land must stop at all open watercraft inspection stations along their route.
For up-to-date station location and hours of operation, including mobile station updates, visit www.gov.mb.ca/stopais/spread/watercraft_inspection.html.
These positive samples are a reminder of the importance to remain vigilant against the spread of AIS. All water users play a critical role in protecting Manitoba's waterbodies from the introduction and spread of AIS.
For more information on AIS and to view Manitoba's Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Response Plan, visit www.gov.mb.ca/stopais/index.html.
Went in for insoles and walked out with a new pair.
I wear these boots nearly every day, all 4 seasons. From hot wet summers to -40°C winters.
Got the pair in April 2023 and kept them lubed up with mink oil quarterly or as needed.
Work gives $150 yearly which can be doubled over 2 years.
The thing that really sold me was being able to go from a 12 EE to a 11.5 H.
I’ll miss the patina.