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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Invasive Species Challenges within the Coastal Douglas-Fir Zone
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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‘Banish Burdock’ Program in Sea to Sky Region a Big Win for Biodiversity
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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Invasive Species and the Huckleberry Harvest: Protecting this First Food for Future Generations
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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New Research on Freshwater Jellyfish in B.C. Reveals They’re Spreading
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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“Leaf” your mark this Tree Check Month!
By Lisa Houle | August 16, 2024 Trees do a lot for us. They purify our air, provide oxygen, and absorb greenhouses gases. They house millions of species, protect our…
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Protecting Texada Island’s Sticklebacks is a Team Effort
By Robyn Lakes & Stephanie Weinstein / August 15, 2024 Texada Island is home to some unique underwater residents – the stickleback species pairs. Today, the only place on the…
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Invasive mussels found in aquarium moss balls, again.
August 9, 2024 For the second time in four years, invasive zebra mussels have been found hiding in a popular aquarium accessory in Washington State. The Washington Department of Fish…