“We’re constantly seeing new species that previously weren’t observed by Elders and community members,” says Jessica Zadori, the biodiversity coordinator with Michipicoten First Nation. “And that’s creating challenges with both medicinal plants, as well as crowding of access roads.” Michipicoten Continue Reading
The investment will be provided to the Invasive Species Centre to mobilize rapid response to stop the invasive species from spreading Repost from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | Posted on Oct. 17, 2024 The Ontario government is investing Continue Reading
October 8, 2024 Spotted lanternfly is a persistent threat to the agriculture and forestry sectors and the natural environment in Southern Ontario. This invasive insect has spread considerably across northeastern U.S. states. Although there have been no detections of this Continue Reading
Posted Oct. 4, 2024 Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Sarah Rang was awarded the Leadership Achievement Award at the 32nd North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference in Missoula, Montana. As highlighted in the conference, invasive species have Continue Reading
Posted on Sept. 5, 2024 The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area located in Leamington, Ontario. Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) can grow up Continue Reading
August 21, 2024 The Ontario Phragmites Action program, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, continues crucial work in the battle against Phragmites, known as Canada’s most invasive plant. In Northern Ontario in 2024, the Ontario Phragmites Action program Continue Reading
August 15, 2024 The Water Soldier Working Group has confirmed the presence of an aquatic invasive plant called water soldier in Lake Simcoe waters for the first time. Water soldier is a perennial aquatic plant, prohibited under the provincial Invasive Continue Reading
Posted July 31, 2024 The Ontario Phragmites Action program, bolstered by a significant investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, is supporting 38 new collaborative projects to help combat invasive Phragmites impacts across the province. These initiatives, supported by Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 Countless poems have been written about nature’s splendor – bird song, wildflowers, and the changing of the seasons come to mind. Invasive species would seem to be less desirable subjects for the musings of a poet, yet Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 This summer, many people will be seeking refuge and recreation in nature, whether hiking along a wooded path or boating out on a lake. While spending time outdoors, we encourage anyone and everyone to report invasive plants, Continue Reading
