The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is announcing a planned leadership transition for 2027. After more than 20 years of dedicated service to ISCBC, Executive Director Gail Wallin has…
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INVASIVES 2027: What’s Changing. What Matters. What’s Next.
Anvil Centre | New Westminster, B.C. + online INVASIVES 2027 brings together people working across invasive species prevention and management to share knowledge, explore emerging challenges and opportunities, and strengthen…
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Healthy Trees Start with a Closer Look
By Veronica Panama | August 22, 2026 Every August, people across Canada are encouraged to check the trees around them. The annual Tree Check Month campaign, led by the Canadian…
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Monitoring for Invasive Mussels, One Lake At a Time!
By Veronica Panama | July 28, 2026 Rain or shine, ISCBC’s invasive mussel monitoring crew is visiting 12 lakes across the Cariboo region this year! Invasive mussels may be small, but they cause big impacts. They…
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Cast, Snap, Report! Join the BC Fish Finders 2026 iNaturalist Project
Calling all anglers and nature lovers! This summer, you can help protect waterways in B.C. by taking photos of fish and sharing your observations through the BC Fish Finders 2026 iNaturalist project. Running until September 21st, the project maps fish…
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Indigenous-Led Stewardship on Invasive Species
Invasive species are transforming ecosystems and communities across British Columbia. Often introduced unintentionally, they lack natural predators or pathogens to keep their populations in check. They can reproduce and spread…
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Bringing Community Action to a Global Biodiversity Conversation
June 15, 2026 This June, ISCBC’s Executive Director, Gail Wallin, will present at the World Biodiversity Forum in Switzerland on the importance of engaging community members to watch and detect invasive species. The…
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Together in Action Awards recognize leadership in invasive species prevention and management
First awarded in 2015, the Together in Action Awards recognize individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to invasive species prevention, management, education, and collaboration across the province. This year’s recipients are Gerald…
