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June 2023
The Invasive Species Action Fund
The Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is a grant program designed to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of invasive species in Ontario. The program is made possible thanks to the support of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Funding Priorities The Microgrants stream continues to support local communities with invasive species needs. Priorities for Accelerated Impact and Transformative Action streams are more specific and can be found in the Applicant Guidelines. There, you will observe a range of…
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Kick off Event and Pull – Sault Ste Marie Himalayan Balsam Community Project
The 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Himalayan balsam Community Project is a city-wide environmental stewardship campaign that focuses on the prevention and management of Himalayan balsam. The Invasive Species Centre is teaming up with local organizations to tackle the growing Himalayan balsam population by educating the public on identification, prevention, reporting and management. The goal of this project is to inspire and encourage the community to get involved in protecting their local environment.
Find out more »Paddle with a Purpose
Recreational paddlers are encouraged to ‘Paddle with a Purpose’ this year in waterways across Niagara. Join the Invasive Species Centre and the NPCA at one of two Paddling Tours to learn how to identify and report EWC observations. Both events will launch from EC Brown public boat launch (River Rd., Fenwick, Pelham, L0S 1C0; see map location here). Paddlers will head west toward Wellandport for ~1.5 km to find the first known population of EWC. Learn more: European Water Chestnut Rapid…
Find out more »Pull Event – Sault Ste Marie Himalayan Balsam Community Project
The 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Himalayan balsam Community Project is a city-wide environmental stewardship campaign that focuses on the prevention and management of Himalayan balsam. The Invasive Species Centre is teaming up with local organizations to tackle the growing Himalayan balsam population by educating the public on identification, prevention, reporting and management. The goal of this project is to inspire and encourage the community to get involved in protecting their local environment.
Find out more »Webinar: Using People Powered Restoration to Manage Invasive Species in an Urban National Park
Presented by Jeanne Braha, Executive Director, and Ashley Triplett, Senior Forest Resilience Manager, at Rock Creek Conservancy in Bethesda, MD.
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