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Feral pigs are large omnivores that eat everything and can produce several litters every year, each with 10+ piglets. They destroy sensitive wetland ecosystems and crops, threaten native wildlife, and can transmit diseases to livestock.
Credit: Megan Ralph, iNaturalist
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By Janey He and Edith Liu /Edited by Melanie Apps /January 9, 2025English ivy, considered one of the most invasive plants along the coast of southwestern B.C., is a sneaky…
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By Lara Phillips | January 8, 2025 Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to the delicate ecosystems of the North Okanagan, an area rich in lakes, rivers, and wetlands.…
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The control of sea lamprey serves a critical role in the management of fisheries in the Laurentian Great Lakes, successfully suppressing populations over the last several decades. During this time…
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By Rebekah Thomas | December 19, 2024 Throughout December, we’ve been celebrating ISCBC Giving Days – sharing the stories of our very own donors and working toward our goal of raising…
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By Alex Mutch| December 13, 2024 In 2024, ISCBC staff sampled 12 Cariboo lakes for invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels (genus Dreissena) every month from June to September. These lakes…
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By Lisa Houle | December 10, 2024 Crunch, crunch, crunch. This distinctive sound is ingrained in the memories of Daryl and Marilyn Logan. In 2020, a wave of invasive spongy…
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