On August 10, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) near Grafton, Ontario. A small population of HWA was first detected in the province in Etobicoke in 2012 but was eradicated shortly after Continue Reading
Recently, jumping worm sightings have been reported across southern Ontario, as well as in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Horticulture has been a significant pathway of spread for these invasive worms, causing trouble for gardeners in these regions. What is Continue Reading
In the 1970’s, a European freighter made its way across the Atlantic Ocean into the St. Lawrence River. When the ship released its ballast water, a Eurasian native macroalgae – starry stonewort (SSW), was released along with it. Quickly reproducing, Continue Reading
You can help protect your community’s land and water from invasive species through an Invasive Species Microgrant. Recognizing the importance of working together to prevent invasive species, the Invasive Species Centre has issued a call for applications to the Invasive Continue Reading
The Green Shovels Collaborative is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals to the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund. Invasive Phragmites is considered one of Canada’s worst invasive plant species. Phragmites is a tall, rapidly growing plant, often seen along roadsides Continue Reading
European water chestnut (EWC) (Trapas natans) is an aggressive invasive aquatic plant that has been detected in the Welland River. The dense floating leaves of EWC can shade out the water below, killing native vegetation and subsequently reducing water oxygen Continue Reading
Grass Carp is one of the four species of invasive Asian carps that are threatening to invade the Great Lakes. Growing to a maximum size of more than 80 lbs., these fish would quickly outgrow the gape (mouth) size of Continue Reading
A CD3 mobile boat cleaning station has been installed at Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation (Shoal Lake #39), the first of its kind in Ontario, and the third in Canada. The unit will support the community, and other watercraft users Continue Reading
The Earth Day 2022 theme is ‘Invest in our Planet’, encouraging positive action for our planet. The Invasive Species Centre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Microgrants For Ontario program. The Invasive Species Centre awarded 60 microgrants Continue Reading
Invasive species are spread around the world as people, animals, cargo, and ships travel from place to place. The changing climate is increasing the spread of invasives. With temperature changes in both air and water, species are shifting locations to Continue Reading
