For immediate release Five Aquatic Invasive Species Every Angler in BC Should Know About March 24, 2020: Recreational fishing is a favorite pastime for many residents and visitors to British…
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Protecting BC From Invasive Mussels – Why You Should Care And What You Can Do
Zebra and Quagga mussels are freshwater mussels which are not native to North America but have been spreading across the continent, causing great harm, since their introduction by European boats in the 1980’s. The good news for British…
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Father’s Day Boaters Reminded To Always Clean, Drain and Dry To Protect BC’s Waters From Invasive Species
(June 17, 2020 – Williams Lake, BC) Fishing and boating season is about to kick into high gear in BC. With Father’s Day approaching, anglers and boaters are reminded that…
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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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Invasive Asian clam shells found on a Shuswap Lake beach
Invasive Asian clam shells have been identified on a Shuswap Lake beach. ue Davies, Aquatic Coordinator for the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, states that monitoring will continue into next season.
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Do not open unrequested seed packages
Reports are coming from Canada and the United States of unrequested packages of seeds turning up in the mail. Unknown seeds could be invasive plants and the packages may contain…
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Report sightings of European green crab
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is asking the public to report any possible sightings of European green crab (Carcinus maenas). This small coastal crab is one of the world’s top ten invasive species, according to 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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Invasive Species Council of Nova Scotia launches
Nova Scotia is the latest province to benefit from a dedicated society to lead the fight against invasive species: the Invasive Species Council of Nova Scotia! The newly reconstituted invasive…
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Five Asian giant hornets found in BC’s Lower Mainland
The November 7 discovery of an Asian giant hornet in Aldergrove brings the total number of positive reports in the Lower Mainland to five since 2019. Most recently, two separate…