Clean Drain Dry June 26th through to July 6th is the sixth annual Landing Blitz across the Great Lakes Region and Eastern Canada. During this 2-week event, organizations throughout Canada and the United States will work together to educate the public about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and emphasize the need to Clean, Drain and Dry… Read More
Find a list of upcoming national and international invasive species-related events: 2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference Duluth, Minnesota | November 12 – November 14, 2024 Integrating Human Dimensions into Wildlife and Invasive Species Management Virtual | November 12, 2024 Ontario Invasive Plant Council 2024 Annual General Meeting Virtual | November 14th Wildfire, Climate… Read More
2022: Where it all Began Climate change is challenging how we consider invasive species in Canada as novel non-native species become invasive and native species shift their ranges north into new ecosystems. They also interact to produce synergistic effects that are worse than their independent impacts: climate change can make ecosystems more vulnerable to invasive… Read More
Save the Date: Play Clean Go Week is almost here! “Play Clean Go Week” is an annual event held in June and promoted across North America, with partners in Canada, the US, and Mexico. Play Clean Go Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of preventing the spread of invasive species while enjoying outdoor recreational… Read More
“Wildfires, Climate Change & Invasive Species” National Conference held virtually November 19, 2024 CALL FOR PROPOSALS (PDF) Event Description Record-breaking wildfire seasons in recent years and the escalating spread of invasive species due to climate change, have demonstrated that fire management must be integrated with invasive alien species management. “Wildfires, Climate Change, and Invasive Species”… Read More
International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) Please join us for the INAUGURAL International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) on January 30 and 31, 2024. Registration is free but please sign up as soon as possible as we expect very large attendance: International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference – NAISMA *Note:… Read More
Canadian Council on Invasive Species/Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council Location: This position is remote from anywhere in Nova Scotia, with occasional travel within the province Duration: Full-time; Permanent Hours: 37.5/week Salary: $53,000-$58,000 Start Date: The start date for this position is flexible, with a preference for the beginning of January 2024. About Us The Nova… Read More
Do you spend time monitoring, photographing or observing insects? If so, your help is needed to watch for and report invasive and migratory insect pests that harm plants, causing damage to Canada’s environment, farm lands, forests, parks and other natural areas. Early detection is critical for slowing the spread of these insect pests. View the… Read More
Join the Transboundary Feral Swine Summit @ the PNWER Annual Summit July 18-19, 2023 The Canadian Council on Invasive Species is one of the co-chair of the Transboundary Feral Swine Working Group which in partnership with the PNWER Invasive Species, the Cross-Border Livestock Health Working Groups, and USDA APHIS are organizing the sessions. The sessions… Read More
For Release: June 14, 2023 HELENA–The message is clear. Squeal on Pigs! A North American partnership formed to prevent the spread and establishment of feral swine have released a new campaign promoting awareness and reporting of feral swine. “Across North America feral swine are also known as wild pigs, wild boar, hogs, or other names,”… Read More
