Invasive species are regarded as the second greatest threat to biodiversity. For World Wildlife Day on March 3, we’re urging Canadians to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species. Invasive species establish in ecosystems outside of their native Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to celebrate excellence in invasive species prevention and management through the 5th Annual Invasive Species Centre Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place during the ISC’s annual Invasive Species Forum – Canada’s largest virtual invasive species event. Invasive species Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
May 23, 2025 Invasive species are regarded as the second greatest threat to global biodiversity. On May 22nd, International Day for Biological Diversity, the Invasive Species Centre is urging Canadians to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species. Continue Reading
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
February 28, 2025 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was a recipient of the 2024 Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). Their project involved a combination of strategies to address invasive species at Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA). “The main goals were to Continue Reading
