On July 6, the first invasive plant pull event took place to kick-off the SSM Himalayan Balsam Community Project, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Clean North, Sault Naturalists, Voyageur Trails Association, Science North, Continue Reading
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Ontario shorelines, wetlands and roadsides are increasingly taken over by tall, dense stands of common reed phragmites, sometimes referred to as Canada’s worst invasive plant species. Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity Continue Reading
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of a forest invasive that targets oak trees, called oak wilt (Bretziella fagacearum), in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first known case of oak wilt in Canada. The loss of Continue Reading
Ontario is one of the highest-risk provinces for the introduction of new invasive species to Canada. The Invasive Species Action Fund will provide grants for strategic projects to make effective progress. The Invasive Species Action Fund, coordinated by the Invasive Continue Reading
Media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Ontario Investing $1 Million to Fight Invasive Species Funding will develop plan to stop the spread of invasive plants TORONTO – Ontario is investing $1 million in the Invasive Species Continue Reading
With warm weather approaching many people are eager to get outdoors. We all know the characteristic buzzing sound of bees and hornets. However, having a close encounter with the northern giant hornet can be a shock. Picture this: You hear Continue Reading
This summer, environmental organizations across the city of Sault Ste. Marie are coming together to engage the community in a city-wide environmental stewardship campaign! Community members will be able to participate in the prevention and management of Himalayan balsam. Beautiful Continue Reading
Natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes and wildfires are widely recognized for their devastating economic impacts. A new study released on March 17, 2023, revealed that biological invasions from invasive species are as economically devastating as these more well-known phenomena, Continue Reading
Spring is here, and summer camping is on the horizon. You might have already made a couple of campsite reservations, anticipating peaceful days fishing out on the lake and evenings by the campfire. While camping is a bona fide way Continue Reading
Photo: Sea lamprey World Water Day is celebrated annually in March. Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands in Canada hold 20% of the world’s freshwater. However, invasive fish and aquatic plants – including Asian carp, zebra mussels, sea lamprey, and Eurasian Continue Reading
