What You Can Do

How can you stop invasive species?

• Gardening? Plant native species. For helpful suggestions see the Northern Ontario Grow Me Instead Guide: Beautiful Non-Invasive Plants for your Garden
• Going camping? Don’t transport firewood. Buy it locally; leave what you don’t use there.
• Going fishing? Don’t empty your bait bucket in or near water – it’s against the law. Instead, throw your bait in the trash in a sealed container.
• Going boating? Wash your boat before you move to another lake or river.
• Going hiking? Clean visible mud, plants and seeds from your boots and other equipment.
• Have a pet fish that is no longer wanted? Don’t release it into the wild and don’t flush dead fish down the toilet. Put them in the garbage or compost.
• Have a turtle or other small reptile pet that is no longer wanted? Don’t release it into the wild. Contact a reptile rescue society like Little RES Q for help.
• Travelling? Don’t take plants, plant parts, seeds or fruit across borders.
• Got one? Report an invasive species sighting at 1-800-563-7711.

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