This World Water Day – Take Action and Be Aquatic Wise!

Today we celebrate World Water Day, an awareness initiative focusing on the importance of freshwater, held on March 22nd each year since 1993. By celebrating and raising awareness on the importance of freshwater resources, this effort aims to support access to safe water to those without it around the world. Canada is abundant with freshwater… Read More

Take Action, Be Aquatic Wise Program – “Invasive-Wise Marina” Resources Update

Starting in 2018, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) received a grant from the EcoAction Community Funding Program, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, to partner with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC BC) and the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council (SISC) to work with local partners in both provinces and adopt aquatic habitats… Read More

Take Action, Be Aquatic Wise – Partner Survey Results are In!

Starting in 2018, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) received a grant from the EcoAction Community Funding Program, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, to partner with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC BC) and the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council (SISC) to work with local partners in both provinces and adopt aquatic habitats… Read More

Take Action, Be Aquatic Wise – Year Two Field Results!

Starting in 2018, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) received a grant from the EcoAction Community Funding Program, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, to partner with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC BC) and the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council (SISC) to work with local partners in both provinces and adopt aquatic habitats… Read More

Canadians Called to Take Action on Invasive Species

Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadians Called to Take Action on Invasive Species Across Canada, unwanted invasive species such as Feral Pigs, Asian Gypsy Moth or Giant Hogweed are just a few of the over 1400 species that are taking over Canada’s special places. Join Canadians in taking action against invasive species – protect your… Read More

Why You Should Take Action and Volunteer

Starting in 2018, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) received funding from the EcoAction Community Grant Program, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, to partner with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC BC) and the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council (SISC) to work with local partners in both provinces and adopt aquatic habitats to… Read More

Community Science Workshop – March 4, 2020

Community Science Workshop When: March 4, 2020 Where: Ottawa Event and Conference Centre Early detection of invasive species is key in preventing their spread and reducing their impacts. Often described as ‘citizen’ or ‘community’ science, organizations are coming together to leverage the public to help meet real world goals, such as tracking and reporting of… Read More

Take Action Be Aquatic Wise – Year One Field Results!

Starting in 2018, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) received funding from the EcoAction Community Grant Program, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, to partner with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC BC) and the Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council (SISC) to work with local partners in both provinces and adopt aquatic habitats to… Read More

Why should YOU care about invasive species?

“According to the World Conservation Union, invasive alien species are the second most significant threat to biodiversity, after habitat loss”. You most likely have read or seen this quote once before, in another, similar article, on a website, maybe even a newspaper. But what does it really mean? And how does it directly affect you?… Read More

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