Published: February 19, 2021 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…
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ISCBC Presents During Invasive Species Awareness Week
Published: February 17, 2021 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…
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Webinar Now Available: Balancing Tourism, Angling and Invasive Fish Species in BC
Published: February 16, 2021 Overview: BC is a popular angling hotspot attracting recreational tourists from the province and beyond. Our native sport species, specifically salmon and trout, attract anglers from…
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Invasive Species Management and Prevention Focus of INVASIVES 2021
Published: 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…
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ISCBC to Hire 200 People to Help Protect BC from Invasive Species
Published: 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.…
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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…
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National Voluntary Code of Conduct for the Ornamental Horticulture Industry Launched
Peterborough, ON, June 12, 2019 – The Canadian Council on Invasive Species, along with several key partners are excited to launch a new National Voluntary Code of Conduct for the…
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Who’s hitching a ride on your boat?
Researchers identify invasive mussels’ favorite watercraft (WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, September 9, 2020) If you’re one of BC’s many boaters who enjoy time on the water, you may be surprised to learn you might be carrying some unwanted hitchhikers. Invasive…
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ISCBC’s Dave Ralph Accepts Excellence in Weed Extension Award
ISCBC is proud to congratulate Dave Ralph as the 2019 Excellence in Weed Extension Award recipient, presented by the Canadian Weed Science Society. The award recognizes excellence among active agronomists,…
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Call for Year Three Clean Drain Dry Partners
WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, February 4, 2020 – Following two years of successful pilot program partnerships, the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is now accepting partners for the Clean Drain Dry (CDD)…