Whirling disease in Oldman watershed

Government of Alberta map of whirling disease in Alberta

Government of Alberta - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared the Oldman River watershed infected with whirling disease. The declaration covers all streams, creeks, lakes and rivers feeding into the Oldman River, including those in Waterton Lakes National Park. The affected zone ends at the confluence of the Oldman River and South Saskatchewan River.  Areas in Alberta outside the Bow River and Oldman River watersheds were previously declared as a buffer area and are not affected by today’s declaration.
Whirling disease action plan

Environment and Parks Minister Phillips concerned about Oldman River backhoe incident

From the office of Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips

“The reports I am hearing are very concerning. ‎ Department officials have been on site and immediately put in place a cease work order. An investigation is underway and we will see what the outcome of that investigation is. ”

Note: this is a comment received today regarding the recent Pincher Creek Voice story "Backhoe work in the Oldman River causes concern for some Porcupine Hills landowners".