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…
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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…
Council News
Celebrating Invasive Species Action Month
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.
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,…
