ISCBC invites everyone to protect BC’s biodiversity by observing and reporting plants and animals across British Columbia.
News & Events
Council News
2021 Invasive Species Programs and Behaviour Survey Report
In the spring of 2021, ISCBC surveyed British Columbians to find out their awareness of and attitude towards invasive species and the actions they are taking in their communities to help stop the spread of invasive species.
Invasive News
Japanese Beetle August Update
Stay up to date on the latest Japanese beetle news in the August update.
Community Voice
The Pitfalls of Releasing Pets into the Wild
The release of Red-eared sliders has resulted in significant damage to BC ecosystems, with the turtles outcompeting native turtles and introducing various illnesses.
Council News
Virtual Workshop: Japanese Beetle Challenges and Responses
ISCBC’s Japanese Beetle Ambassadors Tenne Andersen and Janelle Bode presented at a virtual workshop on August 19, 2021, exploring the invasive Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), impacts to BC’s ecosystems and…
Council News
200 People to Gain New Skills and Protect BC’s Environment
ISCBC has already employed over 100 people throughout BC, thanks to an $8-million investment from the BC economic recovery plan, StrongerBC.
Events
Métis Youth Workshop: Invasive Species that Affect Indigenous Communities
Taking Action on Invasive Species! The Invasive Species Council of BC is excited to be working in collaboration with the Métis Nation of BC to facilitate a youth workshop: ‘Invasive…
Invasive News
Invasive Moth Identified in BC’s Lower Mainland
ISCBC is asking British Columbians to report any sightings of Carnation tortrix (Cacoecimorpha pronubana), an invasive moth identified in BC’s lower mainland. Carnation tortrix is native to Northern Africa and…