The efforts of First Nations communities in Ontario to counter invasive species were highlighted this week in the Toronto Star. “Big changes” lie ahead for the land of First Nations communities in Ontario as new species invade and established ones Continue Reading
Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a collaborative social media campaign focused on raising awareness about invasive species and how to protect Canada’s natural spaces. ISAW is inspired by the ‘National Invasive Species Awareness Week’ in the United States, with Continue Reading
Phragmites in the Toplands at Tommy Thompson Park, before management Tommy Thompson Park is located on a constructed landform on the central Toronto Waterfront. Through natural succession and habitat creation it has evolved into an urban wilderness that supports diverse Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) hosted the 3rd Annual Invasive Species Forum in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum takes place annually and brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is excited to launch the 2022 Microgrants for Invasive Species Education, Community Action, and Management Planning in Ontario. Individuals, groups, or organizations in Ontario can apply for a microgrant. Some examples of eligible applicants include Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
This summer, the Asian Carp Canada program continued to focus outreach efforts on Grass Carp, one of the four species of Asian carp. Grass carp presents the most immediate threat to Canadian waters due to their current proximity to Lake Continue Reading
From the spring of 2020 to fall 2022, the Invasive Species Centre with funding from Fisheries and Oceans Canada had deployed a CD3 unit in Lake MacGregor, Alberta, where the only known population of Chinese Mystery Snail in the province Continue Reading
Did you know that the Invasive Species Centre maintains three different publicly accessible, searchable databases on our website for your perusal? Our Best Management Practices (BMP) database currently contains over 240 documents, consisting of BMPs, response plans, management plans, action plans, and protocols for Continue Reading
