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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 Species 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.

10/16/2026

Have you heard of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) before? Give us 30 seconds, and we’ll explain it for you!

This month, we’re doing a miniseries where we explain invasive-species terms you might not have heard before. Follow along to keep learning!


Video description: A woman stands at the side of a river and explains what an Integrated Pest Management Plan is. Integrated Pest Management is an approach for managing sites to prevent or control invasive species. The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council uses it to control invasive species in the Sea to Sky region.

10/15/2026

Did you know burdock burs inspired Velcro, or that not all plants reproduce primarily by seed?

We LOVE learning. Not just because it helps us manage invasive species in the Sea to Sky region, but also because it’s fun!

We’d love to learn more facts about invasive species. If you have one, share it with us in the comments!

Thanks to for the inspo!

Video description: Woman stands at the side of a river and tells the camera facts about invasive species.
Photo credits:
00:06s Scotch broom seed pods: Warren Layberry, iNaturalist, CC BY-NC
00:17s Common burdock: Dave Steers
00:30s Periwinkle: Ellika Cairns

Can you ?If you guessed it’s spurge laurel, you would be right!Spurge laurel is a toxic invasive plant that was introdu...
10/13/2026

Can you ?

If you guessed it’s spurge laurel, you would be right!

Spurge laurel is a toxic invasive plant that was introduced into North America as a garden ornamental. It rapidly takes over native plants, releases toxic chemicals that inhibit the germination of other plants and reduces crop yield. It is poisonous to humans, and ingestion can lead to mouth burns, vomiting and coma.

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



Photo credits:
Page 1 & 2: Daphne laureola: Valentin Hamon (CC-BY-NC) (iNaturalist)
Page 3: Daphne laureola: Val George

October is firewood month, so this is your friendly reminder to Buy Local, Burn Local!Moving firewood can spread invasiv...
10/12/2026

October is firewood month, so this is your friendly reminder to Buy Local, Burn Local!

Moving firewood can spread invasive species, so let’s work together to prevent their spread:

Buy it local – buy firewood at or near your destination to ensure that you are not introducing invasive pests or diseases.

Burn it local – if you accidentally brought any non-local firewood with you, use it first and burn it completely. It’s always safest to burn local firewood only!

Leave it local – if you have firewood left over from your stay, leave it behind for the next visitor. Avoid transporting firewood long distances.

10/11/2026

We were kinda busy this summer…

With our field season wrapping up and our outreach events winding down, we can finally reflect on all the work we did in the last few months.

We’re a small team with a lot of plants to control, map, and survey (not to mention lots of events to host and attend!), so we stay pretty busy all summer and most of fall.

Although we are winding down for the 2026 season, we’d love to keep in touch.

Sign up for our newsletter, and you’ll be the first to know about region-specific invasive species news, hiring opportunities, volunteer events, and more!

Sign up here: https://ssisc.ca/joinssisc/



Video Description:
Clips of staff members removing plants is paired with the song “Telephone” by Lady Gaga.

10/09/2026

Have you heard the term “Allelopathic” before?

This month, we’re doing a miniseries explaining invasive-species terms you might not have heard before. Follow along to keep learning!



Video Description:
A woman stands outside in a forest and explains what the term allelopathic means. An Allelopathic plant is one that releases chemicals that suppress the growth and reproduction of other plants.

Cabomba has entered the chat. This aquatic invasive plant has been confirmed as present in the Lower Mainland for the fi...
10/08/2026

Cabomba has entered the chat. This aquatic invasive plant has been confirmed as present in the Lower Mainland for the first time!

This invasive plant could spell bad news for Sea to Sky waterways if it spreads to our region, so we need your help!

- Learn how to identify cabomba. Our recent blog post has information to help you.
- Report sightings of this species as soon as possible. Cabomba is listed under the Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) program, meaning that it is prioritized for eradication. Reports can be made directly to the province of BC.
- Don’t Let It Loose! If you have cabomba in a private collection, do not release it into the environment. Instead, rehome it or freeze it before discarding it in the landfill.
- Clean, Drain, Dry. Clean all plant parts and debris from your watercraft, drain it fully, and dry it completely before launching into a new waterbody.

Head to our blog for more: ssisc.ca/blog/invasive-species-alert-cabomba/

Here’s a sneak peek of what our team has been up to recently!Our co-Executive Directors recently attended a field tour i...
10/07/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of what our team has been up to recently!

Our co-Executive Directors recently attended a field tour in Lillooet and met with other Regional Invasive Species Organizations.

Our Outreach team has been hosting w**d pull and replanting events all throughout the last month.

Our Field Crew has been busy as ever, continuing to treat and remove invasive species throughout the region.

Looking ahead, as our field season winds down later this month, late fall and winter mean shifting to more office-based work (and replying to our emails, tee-hee), so we’re especially grateful to be working outside while we still can!

Here are a few simple tricks to prevent invasive species from emerging again next year. What a treat!Fall is when many p...
10/04/2026

Here are a few simple tricks to prevent invasive species from emerging again next year. What a treat!

Fall is when many plants complete their reproductive cycle, and their seeds are ready to spread! Species like Himalayan balsam and smallflower touch-me-not have exploding seed pods that launch seeds far and wide, so it’s better to touch-them-not and focus on species such as burdock, which are easily removed by deadheading.

As always, we advise against composting invasive species in the Sea to Sky region. It’s better to place them in a garbage bag, tarp, or yard waste bags for disposal at the landfill.

If you’re eager to learn more about invasive species ID and how to remove and manage them, we have plenty of courses and programs, blog posts, and past newsletters available on our website for you to get stuck into!

Head to our website to read more: https://ssisc.ca/blog/how-to-cultivate-an-invasive-free-fall-in-5-simple-steps/



Photo credits: Slide 2: Breanne Johnson, Slide 5: Amy Benson, Slide 7: Claude-Anne Godbout-Gauthier

What goes on behind the scenes of the Crab Team? Swipe on to find out!Want in on the action? If you want to join the tea...
10/03/2026

What goes on behind the scenes of the Crab Team? Swipe on to find out!

Want in on the action? If you want to join the team in 2027, sign up as a volunteer (ssisc.ca/volunteer), and we’ll let you know when Crab Team sign-ups open.

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