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Zebra & Quagga mussels compete with native species for food, clog intakes and pipes of power stations and water treatment plants, as well as damage watercraft. It will cost an estimated $129 million/year to manage if they arrive in B.C. Please Clean Drain Dry
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Date & Time: Dec 2, 2024, 09:00 AM in VancouverProcellaCOR FX is a new low-rate, systemic aquatic herbicide approved by Health Canada in May 2023. Registered in the US since 2018, ProcellaCOR…
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By Lisa Houle | October 22, 2024 Carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, and dressing in costumes and disguises – it’s all part of the ghastly fun of Halloween! While witches,…
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By Melanie Apps | October 18, 2024 British Columbia is the most biodiverse region of all the provinces and territories in Canada, reflected in its 14 different biogeoclimatic zones. A…
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By Lisa Houle | September 24, 2024 Preventing the spread of invasive plants and animals takes a village. At ISCBC, we work with many regional partners, experts in their unique…
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By Lisa Houle | September 18, 2024 “Being able to address invasive species proactively before they become a problem is critical – not just for our Indigenous culture and way…
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By Lisa Houle | August 22, 2024 In a small lake on Vancouver Island, tiny freshwater jellyfish have become a common sight. Discovered far from where they originated, their presence…
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