Each May is Invasive Species Action Month (ISAM) and the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is celebrating another successful month of invasive species awareness and action.
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Invasive News
Invasive Goldfish Threaten Native Species
Images of giant Goldfish have gone viral, highlighting the dangers invasive species pose on local environments.
Invasive News
Japanese Beetle July Update
Through trapping and surveillance, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected the first Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in flight this year.
Council News
Yellow Flag Iris Control Workshop
The Invasive Species Council of BC held a Yellow flag iris workshop on July 23, 2021. The workshop, hosted in partnership with the Cariboo Regional District and Agrowest Consulting Scientists,…
Invasive News
Invasive Asian Clams Found in Central Kootenay Region Highlight Importance of Clean Drain Dry
The Province of BC’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (MOE) has confirmed that live invasive Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) have been found in the Pend D’Oreille River of the Central Kootenay region this spring.
Council News
Boaters Reminded to CLEAN DRAIN DRY to Stop Invasive Species
Boating season is well underway in BC. This long weekend, be sure to Clean, Drain and Dry your boat, kayak, paddleboard and gear to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Community Voice
Volunteer Spotlight: Joey Egeland
Published: June 24, 2021 Joey Egeland is 21 year-old student and has been volunteering with the Kamloops youth team since July 2019. Joey is passionate about preventing the spread of…
Community Voice
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathryn Lande
Kathryn Lande was working towards a MSc at the University of British Columbia when she began volunteering with ISCBC in the summer of 2020. Read about her work on a Vancouver Green Streets Stewardship project!