Posted Oct. 4, 2024 Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Sarah Rang was awarded the Leadership Achievement Award at the 32nd North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference in Missoula, Montana. As highlighted in the conference, invasive species have Continue Reading
Posted on Sept. 5, 2024 The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area located in Leamington, Ontario. Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) can grow up Continue Reading
August 21, 2024 The Ontario Phragmites Action program, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, continues crucial work in the battle against Phragmites, known as Canada’s most invasive plant. In Northern Ontario in 2024, the Ontario Phragmites Action program Continue Reading
August 15, 2024 The Water Soldier Working Group has confirmed the presence of an aquatic invasive plant called water soldier in Lake Simcoe waters for the first time. Water soldier is a perennial aquatic plant, prohibited under the provincial Invasive Continue Reading
Posted July 31, 2024 The Ontario Phragmites Action program, bolstered by a significant investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, is supporting 38 new collaborative projects to help combat invasive Phragmites impacts across the province. These initiatives, supported by Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 Countless poems have been written about nature’s splendor – bird song, wildflowers, and the changing of the seasons come to mind. Invasive species would seem to be less desirable subjects for the musings of a poet, yet Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 This summer, many people will be seeking refuge and recreation in nature, whether hiking along a wooded path or boating out on a lake. While spending time outdoors, we encourage anyone and everyone to report invasive plants, Continue Reading
Message from Sarah Rang, Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Posted July 22, 2024 After five great years at the Invasive Species Centre, I have started the process of retirement, with a goal to retire in December 2024. I’m looking forward Continue Reading
Invasive species have been impacting forests in Ontario for decades, with trees like beech often being forced to manage multiple threats at once. Stress from species like beech bark disease and spongy moth have already threatened beech tree growth and Continue Reading
July 12, 2024 Spotted lanternfly (SLF; Lycorma delicatula) continues to pose a threat to the environment, economy, and society in Canada. These insects have had detrimental effects in parts of the U.S., including neighbouring states such as Michigan, New York, Continue Reading
