Officials issue warning on unintended consequence of releasing pets into wild — here's what you need to know

Officials issue warning on unintended consequence of releasing pets into wild — here's what you need to know

Officials in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada, are warning residents to stop releasing invasive goldfish into nearby stormwater facilities. What's happening? Local officials suspect that pet owners have been abandoning their goldfish near these facilities, according to Central Alberta Online. This can introduce invasive species into nearby waterways, impacting the ecosystem.  Goldfish have been found breeding in a storm pond in the Sylvan Lake area.…