Press Release Archives – Invasive Species Centre

Invasive Insect, Spotted Lanternfly, Detected in Ontario and Canada for the First Time

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:52:21 +0000

A destructive invasive pest, spotted lanternfly, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Spotted lanternfly is known to damage and kill grapevines, causing significant impacts for the grape and wine industry. This pest could also have an impact on other Continue Reading

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Simple actions to help protect Lake Simcoe this long weekend: Prevent the spread of water soldier

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:36:56 +0000

The Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group is calling on residents and visitors to Lake Simcoe to Clean, Drain, and Dry their watercraft and equipment and report suspected sightings of water soldier outside of Cook’s Bay to prevent the spread of water soldier. Water soldier is an invasive aquatic plant Continue Reading

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Powering community-led action against invasive species through the Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 112 new projects across Ontario led by municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, community groups, and non-profit organizations on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Continue Reading

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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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Art exhibition at Evergreen Brick Works raises awareness of potential spotted lanternfly impacts

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:10 +0000

To help kick off the Invasive Species Centre’s 15th Anniversary, the organization is pleased to partner with artist Laura Fedynyszyn to highlight the potential impacts of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) if it were to spread to Ontario. The exhibit Continue Reading

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Invasive Species Centre Recognizes Leaders Protecting Land and Water at Annual Forum

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:36:26 +0000

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

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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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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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