On March 3, 2021, the ISCBC Youth Volunteer Program will be hosting a training session for the volunteer team. This training session will provide tools to enhance skills in goal…
News & Events
Council News
ISCBC presents at New Brunswick Invasive Species Summit
The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council will host its first ever Invasive Species Summit on February 24 and 25. The event will bring together stakeholders from across the province and…
Council News
ISCBC presents during Invasive Species Awareness Week
In 2021, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) will be participating in two invasive species awareness events, including National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) on February 22-26, and BC’s…
Events
Webinar: Balancing tourism, angling and invasive fish species in BC
Overview: BC is a popular angling hotspot (for both native and non-native population), attracting recreational tourists from BC and beyond. Our native sport species, specifically salmon and trout, attract anglers…
Council News
Invasive species management and prevention focus of INVASIVES 2021
February 2, 2021 ISCBC hosts the 16th annual INVASIVES 2021 Virtual Forum & AGM this February. Delegates from across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest will gather virtually at INVASIVES…
Council News
ISCBC to hire 200 people to help protect BC from invasive species
February 1, 2021 ISCBC will be hiring 200 people to help tackle invasive species in BC thanks to $8 million in funding from the BC Economic Recovery Plan, StrongerBC. The…
Council News
Aquatic Invasive Species Education Continues in BC for Paddlers, Anglers, Boaters, and Marinas
For immediate release Aquatic Invasive Species Education Continues in BC for Paddlers, Anglers, Boaters, and Marinas February 25, 2020: The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) has completed two field…
Events
INVASIVES 2021 Virtual Forum & AGM
Join us at the INVASIVES 2021 Virtual Forum & AGM on February 9-11, 2021. You’ll hear from two great keynote presenters, enjoy a variety of plenary sessions, lightning talks, and…
Volunteer Voice
Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren Letham
March. 24, 2020 Lauren has been volunteering with the Kamloops Youth Team since October 2019. Lauren is passionate about preventing the spread of invasive species and in her spare time…
Volunteer Voice
Volunteer Spotlight: Ava Arends
Ava has been volunteering with the Kamloops Youth Team since December 2019 and is devoted to preventing the spread of invasive species. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and…