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October 2022
2023 Invasive Species Awards
The Invasive Species Centre Awards are given annually to recognize and celebrate the leadership and commitment of individuals or organizations who help keep Canada’s land and water free from invasive species. The core award categories recognize individuals or organizations who champion and demonstrate values of excellence, innovation, and leadership in invasive species prevention and management in Canada. Award winners will be announced at the virtual 2023 Annual Invasive Species Forum, taking place on February 7-9, 2023. The theme of this year’s forum is invasive species action…
Find out more »December 2022
UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15)
The ISC is attending COP15! COP15 is the United Nation's Convention on Biological Diversity's 15th Conference of the Parties which is taking place in Montreal this December. The ISC will be present at the conference and is hosting an event at the Canadian Pavilion on December 13th! For more information on COP15, visit their website: https://www.cbd.int/cop/ For more information on the Canadian Pavilion, click here.
Find out more »January 2023
Little Program, BIG Responsibility! A behind the scenes look at how Saskatchewan manages a provincial watercraft inspection program to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Stop! Overland transportation of watercraft between waterbodies is one of the most notorious pathways responsible for the accidental spread of harmful aquatic invasive species across North America (e.g., zebra and quagga mussels). If you have towed a boat across a provincial or state border, you may have stopped at a mandatory “Watercraft Inspection Station” during your travels. These stations are fundamental to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Join the Saskatchewan Aquatic Invasive Species team (Jeri Geiger and Paige…
Find out more »Ontario Envirothon
Forests Ontario is proud to be the lead agency of the Ontario Envirothon – a unique environmentally-themed academic competition that immerses students in hands-on learning and discovery. Through this program, Forests Ontario offers budding environmental leaders a chance to explore education and career paths in the natural sciences and network with potential mentors. Envirothon teams will participate in in-person regional events testing their knowledge on materials provided.
Find out more »February 2023
2023 Invasive Species Forum
The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S. States. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Invasive Species Forum, taking place from February 7 to 9. The theme of the 2023 Invasive Species Forum is Invasive Species Action in a Changing Climate, and will feature the following dedicated sessions: Vectors, Pathways, Threats Risks, Impacts, and Innovative Solutions Ecosystem Resilience Developments in Research and Management Forest Invasives…
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