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Clean, drain, and dry your watercraft to protect Lake Simcoe from the impacts of water soldier

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:40:26 +0000

Residents and visitors are being called on to help protect Lake Simcoe from water soldier, a fast-spreading invasive aquatic plant. It’s ability to spread quickly along shorelines and in shallow waters can limit recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and Continue Reading

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Good intentions, big consequences: Why responsible pet ownership matters this holiday season

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:51:42 +0000

If you’re thinking of gifting pets this holiday season, it’s important to ensure the new pet owner is prepared to properly care for the pet and understands the importance of not letting it loose. Aquarium life, such as fishes, invertebrates, aquatic plants, reptiles, amphibians, or mammals, can become Continue Reading

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Protect lands and waters in Ontario: Apply to the 2026/27 Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:13:11 +0000

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is accepting proposals to the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground monitoring and management of critical invasive species in Ontario. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Continue Reading

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Enhancing coordinated action through the Ontario Phragmites Action program

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:02:47 +0000

The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that we’ll be supporting 87 new invasive Phragmites management projects in 2025 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF). This funding is made possible thanks to an investment from the Continue Reading

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Empowering on-the-ground action for local community groups through the Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:15:47 +0000

September 10, 2025 Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 115 new projects through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). ISAF empowers community groups, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities to take Continue Reading

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Dude, where’s my dock? – Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:26:32 +0000

Posted June 25, 2025 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Continue Reading

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Boating season begins with a call to action – help the multi-partner campaign to tackle invasive water soldier in Lake Simcoe

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:10:35 +0000

May 13, 2025 Community members urged to report sightings and practice Clean, Drain, Dry Community members are encouraged to join the effort to protect Lake Simcoe and help manage the spread of water soldier – an invasive aquatic plant – Continue Reading

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Collaborative Efforts Target Invasive Phragmites in Eastern Ontario

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:21:14 +0000

This is a joint media release with Raisin Region Conservation Authority, South Nation Conservation, River Institute, and Ontario Phragmites Action. January 24, 2025 The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), South Nation Conservation (SNC), and Raisin Region Continue Reading

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Ontario Investing $500,000 to Stop Spread of New Harmful Aquatic Invasive Species

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:04 +0000

October 18, 2024 The investment will be provided to the Invasive Species Centre to mobilize rapid response to stop the invasive species from spreading Repost from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | Posted on Oct. 17, 2024 The Ontario Continue Reading

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Aquatic Invasive Species, Hydrilla, Found in Ontario and Canada for the First Time at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:34:11 +0000

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

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