Sea To Sky Invasives

Sea To Sky Invasives Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) works to minimize the negative impacts caused by invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor of BC, Canada

The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is a non-profit group that works in cooperation with organizations, governments and industry in an effort to minimize the negative impacts caused by invasive species. SSISC was established in 2009 by concerned community members in the corridor and works in close cooperation with other independent invasive groups across the province and the Invasive S

pecies Council of BC. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:
• We are always open to feedback and input from community members, stakeholders, funders and partners. The best way to do this is to contact us at https://ssisc.ca/contact/ or call us on 604-698-8334.
• We expect communication with our staff and board members to be civil and respectful. We will not tolerate any harassment or abuse, whether it be in person, verbal, written or posted on social media.
• Any communication about the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council, its staff, or board members that is abusive, defamatory, disrespectful, illegal, offensive or disparaging will not be tolerated.

09/02/2026

Have you seen broad-leaved peavine before?

We saw some growing in Pemberton, but this plant can be found growing throughout the Sea to Sky region, so keep an eye out for it!

If you see this plant nearby, consider removing it yourself (on public land or with the landowner's permission). Otherwise, take a photo and report the sighting to us at ssisc.ca/report.



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A woman stands in front of a large bush with pink, pea-like flowers. She introduces broad-leaved peavine and demonstrates how to remove it. She digs up the roots, cuts the above-ground growth, and places all the plant material in a garbage bag to be brought to the landfill.

Can you ? If you guessed it’s yellow lamium, you would be right!Yellow lamium is invasive in the Sea to Sky, and has ma...
09/01/2026

Can you ?

If you guessed it’s yellow lamium, you would be right!

Yellow lamium is invasive in the Sea to Sky, and has many negative impacts, including outcompeting native species, displacing shade-tolerant crops, and reducing forage availability for wildlife.

If you want to learn more about yellow lamium, you should check out our recent blog post: ssisc.ca/guess-yellow-lamium-2026/

08/31/2026

We LOVE natural areas that are free of invasive species!

Invasive species outcompete native species, reduce biodiversity, disrupt local food webs, and degrade soil and water quality.

If you want to help protect our natural areas from invasive species, you can learn how to identify invasive species! Check out ssisc.ca/invasives to learn more about invasive species in the Sea to Sky region!

Let’s work together to help our environment against invasive species!



Video description: Clark from Backroom's movie saying, “I like it in here” and standing in front of an image of the Lumpy’s Epic hiking trail in Pemberton. Text reads: “When you’re standing in a natural area that has no invasive species”.

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08/30/2026

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Photo credits:
Page 1: Canada Thistle: Ohio State W**d Lab, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Page 1: Burdock Burs: Dave Steers
Page 4: Red-eared slider turtle: Jon McIntyre, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) (iNaturalist)
Page 4: European Rabbit: Thomas Mesaglio, some rights reserved (CC-BY) (iNaturalist)

What should you do if you find a European green crab?This species is invasive in North America and causes ecological and...
08/29/2026

What should you do if you find a European green crab?

This species is invasive in North America and causes ecological and economic harm, including reducing native crustacean and shellfish numbers, which disrupts the fishing industry, and damaging eelgrass beds, which affects salmon populations.
We haven’t found any European green crabs in Howe Sound yet, but they are nearby.
The right thing to do if you think you’ve found a European green crab is to report it. Please don’t touch the crab or remove it from the water. Take photos of the crab, note your location, and submit a report to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Contact details for the DFO are here: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/invasive-species-especes-envahissantes-eng.html


Photo credits:
Page 1: European green crab being held: Washington Invasive Species Council
Page 2: European green crab: CSIRO Marine Research

Protecting our waters from the spread of invasive species is easy- just Clean, Drain, Dry:- CLEAN off all plant parts, a...
08/28/2026

Protecting our waters from the spread of invasive species is easy- just Clean, Drain, Dry:
- CLEAN off all plant parts, animals, and mud from your watercraft and equipment. Use a power wash station if available.
- DRAIN onto land all items that can hold water.
- DRY all items completely before launching into another body of water.

Head to our website for more top tips! ssisc.ca/take-action/water-lovers/



Photo credits:
Slides 1 and 5: Clo Godbout-Gauthier

08/26/2026

Have you ever seen this plant in Pemberton?

Great mullein is a tricky invasive plant to manage once established. One plant can produce as many as 240,000 seeds, which can stay viable in the soil for a long time. It has many negative impacts, including reduced biodiversity, lower crop yields, and skin irritation when touched.

However, there is (at least) one positive outcome of invasive mullein: this plant can be used to make teas, tinctures, and oils.

If you want to forage for this plant, be careful not to leave any flower parts or seeds behind. After foraging, all unused plant pieces should go in the garbage. Please don’t grow this plant, as doing so could contribute to the spread of this invasive species.

For more information on great mullein, visit our website: https://buff.ly/XUyf2y4


Video description: Images of great mullein show on the screen while a woman talks about how this is an invasive plant in Pemberton, BC.

Photo credits:
00:00:03s: Flower: Ontario.ca
00:00:19s: Rosette: Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
00:00:23s: Roadside mullein: Br. Alfred Brousseau, Saint Mary's College

Have you heard? We are hiring!We are looking for an experienced environmental professional to oversee our field operatio...
08/26/2026

Have you heard? We are hiring!

We are looking for an experienced environmental professional to oversee our field operations. If you like spreadsheets and maps as much as you do working outside, be sure to check out our website to learn more and apply!

This is a full-time, year-round position, and the pay rate is $31/hr.

Act fast - applications will be open until the position is filled.

Visit ssisc.ca/jobs (or the link in our bio)



Image description:
1. Mountainous summer landscape. The text reads "We are hiring! Field program manager. Learn more and apply at: ssisc.ca/jobs"
2. Four fieldworkers wearing high-visibility vests are standing on a large log facing away from the camera, looking towards the mountains in the distance. A text box reads "About the role: Full-time, year-round work; primarily office-based, with some fieldwork in the summer; the next step in your environmental career. Read the full job description at ssisc.ca/jobs"
3. A fieldworker wearing a high-visibility vest is standing at the base of a narrow valley, entering data into a tablet. The text box reads "Why work for SSISC? Be a part of a small, friendly team; 3-day weekends; make a difference in the Sea to Sky. Apply now at ssisc.ca/jobs"

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