Invasives Canada

Invasives Canada Raising awareness on invasive species. Protecting ecosystems and communities nationwide.

The Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is now Invasives Canada (Espèces envahissantes Canada). This operating name change represents our national mission to prevent and control the spread of invasive species while expanding our network and voice. Along with our new name comes a fresh visual identity—a logo that symbolizes protection, resilience, and restoration. While our name has evolved

, our dedication remains the same: safeguarding Canada’s ecosystems, economies, and communities by reducing the introduction and spread of invasive species. We’re excited for this next chapter and look forward to building a future where nature thrives. Learn more about our transition and what’s next: https://canadainvasives.ca/new-name-clearer-mission/

Try this plant swap in your garden!Smooth Blue Beardtongue is perfect for areas in Zone 2. Escaped horticultural plant...
09/05/2026

Try this plant swap in your garden!

Smooth Blue Beardtongue is perfect for areas in Zone 2. Escaped horticultural plants can have serious impacts on biodiversity and cultivated fields. Our PlantWise program helps the horticulture industry transition to being invasive-free while educating gardeners and industry professionals on making responsible plant choices.

Learn more here: plant-wise.ca

09/04/2026

🦋It’s National Wildlife Day!

Together, we can protect wildlife by stopping the spread of invasive species.

Invasive species disrupt ecosystem balance and threaten biodiversity by competing with native plants and animals. Their reach extends beyond the environment, impacting agriculture, local economies, Indigenous communities, and outdoor enthusiasts.

As a national organization, Invasives Canada is dedicated to safeguarding Canada’s ecosystems, communities, and economies from the growing threat of invasive species.

Featured species: North American Beaver, Black-capped Chickadee, Monarch Butterfly, Grizzly Bear, Chipmunk, Spotted Salamander and Moose

UPCOMING WEBINAR: How can eDNA help monitor invasive species in a rapidly changing Arctic?Climate change is transforming...
09/03/2026

UPCOMING WEBINAR: How can eDNA help monitor invasive species in a rapidly changing Arctic?

Climate change is transforming Arctic Canada, creating more suitable conditions for non-indigenous species while increased shipping traffic opens new pathways for their arrival. With limited baseline biodiversity data across much of the region, detecting new species early presents a significant challenge.

Join us for this FREE webinar with Elizabeth (Betty) Boyse, “Expanding Monitoring Capacity for Potential Invasive Species in Arctic Canada.” Betty will explore how environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding can help fill critical gaps in Arctic biodiversity monitoring, sharing her research conducted along the Northwest Passage to detect potential invasive species and establish baseline information.

🎙 Featuring: Elizabeth (Betty) Boyse, Molecular Ecologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University College London

🔗 Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S6p3NfR5S_-Tml3SyLgong

09/02/2026

🛑Don’t be like Hayley!

Remember to Buy Local Burn Local to stop the spread of invasive species and help protect the spaces we love.

Learn more here: buylocalburnlocal.ca

Climate change is opening new pathways for invasive species in Arctic Canada.A new NISCC Research Summary highlights res...
09/01/2026

Climate change is opening new pathways for invasive species in Arctic Canada.

A new NISCC Research Summary highlights research from Boyse et al. (2025), who used environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to monitor marine biodiversity along one of Arctic Canada’s busiest shipping routes.

Their research demonstrates the potential of eDNA as an early detection tool in large and remote regions and reported the first detection of the invasive bay barnacle (Amphibalanus improvisus) in Arctic Canada.

🔎 Read the Research Summary at: https://www.niscc.ca/research-summary/monitoring-invasive-species-arctic-canada-environmental-dna-metabarcoding/

08/31/2026

🌳 This Tree Check Month was more than just *oak-k* in our books!

From bark cracks to bike racks, your checks help protect Canada’s trees and everything they support – clean air, biodiversity healthy ecosystems, and our economy.

🔎 Early detection of invasive pests is one of the best ways to stop them from spreading.

🤗 Thanks for sticking with us this month!

🕮 Looking for more activities to keep your little biologist busy? Check out our activity books:
https://ow.ly/txU950ZHig6

It’s . Get to know David!David works part-time as a Stewardship Advisor with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, serving ...
08/31/2026

It’s . Get to know David!

David works part-time as a Stewardship Advisor with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, serving 8 First Nations in the mining industry, and also with the Invasives Species Council of BC as Sr Manager for Strategic Partnerships. David brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Invasives Canada. Formerly Chief of the Cooks Ferry Indian Band and involved in the forest industry, David holds an MBA from the University of Western Ontario and a BSc in Forestry from UBC. His career includes roles in native economic development with the federal government, banking with TD Bank, and forestry research with the BC Ministry of Forests. David is a retired Registered Professional Forester and was the first registered Status Indian in BC. David resides in Spences Bridge, BC, where he cherishes his role as a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

🌳What inspired you to join the board?

A desire to learn more about invasive species and meet other people from across Canada and learn from their experiences. Ultimately, to see what I could do to protect our environment, water, and quality of life from what I saw as a growing problem.

🌿What's one thing you wish more people knew about invasive species?

Just how close they are to our everyday lives! So many invasive plants are right in front of us and may have beautiful flowers that tend to disguise the serious impacts they are having on our living space. Other invasives, such as aquatics or insects are not clearly visible so their impacts go unnoticed until they become severe or irreversible.

☀️What’s your favourite season and why?

Summer is a time for gathering our traditional foods, harvesting fish, and being out on the land with friends and family. Connecting with the land is my way of recentering myself.

🔍 Did you find a Hemlock Woolly Adelgid this Tree Check Month? HWA is identifiable by the white, woolly egg sacs it prod...
08/28/2026

🔍 Did you find a Hemlock Woolly Adelgid this Tree Check Month?

HWA is identifiable by the white, woolly egg sacs it produces, which resemble cotton balls or clumps of snow at the base of hemlock needles.

Make sure to report your findings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to help stop the spread.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

🔍 Avez-vous repéré un puceron lanigère de la pruche au cours de ce « Mois de l’inspection des arbres »? Cet insecte en...
08/28/2026

🔍 Avez-vous repéré un puceron lanigère de la pruche au cours de ce « Mois de l’inspection des arbres »?

Cet insecte envahissant se reconnaît aux secrétions blanches et laineuses qu’il produit la base des aiguilles de la pruche. On les observe principalement à la base des aiguilles, où ils ressemblent à de petits amas de neige.

N’oubliez pas de signaler vos observations à l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) afin de contribuer à enrayer sa propagation!

Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments

08/27/2026

Did you know Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species in North America?

Although not in Canada yet, if they become established, they will cause damage to plants, including grapevines and trees such as walnut, maple, and birch.

Click here to learn how we can stop the spread by heading over to our website.

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Williams Lake, BC
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