Invasive Species Centre https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:36:58 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-ISC_Logo-Large-TRANSPARENT-32x32.png Invasive Species Centre https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca 32 32 Simple actions to help protect Lake Simcoe this long weekend: Prevent the spread of water soldier  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/simple-actions-to-help-protect-lake-simcoe-this-long-weekend-prevent-the-spread-of-water-soldier/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:36:56 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=43228 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 […]

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]]> Oak Wilt Economic Case Study https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/oak-wilt-economic-case-study/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:47 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=42950 What is Oak Wilt?  Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak trees (Quercus spp.) that is caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Bretziella fagacearum. The fungus grows on the outer sapwood of […]

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]]> Powering community-led action against invasive species through the Invasive Species Action Fund  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/powering-community-led-action-against-invasive-species-through-the-invasive-species-action-fund/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=42301 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 […]

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]]> Timely, coordinated response, key in successful eradication of Asian longhorned beetle. https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/a-near-miss-how-rapid-response-and-coordinated-efforts-ensured-effective-eradication-of-asian-longhorned-beetle-in-ontario/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:20:35 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=42060 A Near Miss: How rapid response and coordinated efforts ensured effective eradication of Asian longhorned beetle in Ontario Written by: Adam Gouge, Invasive Species Centre Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) (Anoplophora […]

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]]> Clean, drain, and dry your watercraft to protect Lake Simcoe from the impacts of water soldier https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/clean-drain-and-dry-your-watercraft-to-protect-lake-simcoe-from-the-impacts-of-water-soldier/ Thu, 14 May 2026 17:40:26 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=41552 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 […]

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]]> 5 Reasons You Should Go to ICAIS 2026  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/5-reasons-you-should-go-to-icais-2026/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:38 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40550 The 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will take place from August 23 – 27th in Belfast, Northern Ireland . Below are 5 reasons to join us this summer!   1. Gain […]

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]]> Art exhibition at Evergreen Brick Works raises awareness of potential spotted lanternfly impacts https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/art-exhibition-at-evergreen-brick-works-raises-awareness-of-potential-spotted-lanternfly-impacts/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:10 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40310 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 […]

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]]> Invitational Request for Proposal (RFP) https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invitational-request-for-proposal-rfp/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:53:49 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40189 External Audit Services – Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027 The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is seeking proposals from qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) firms to provide external audit services […]

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]]> Protecting species at risk from invasive species starts at home this World Wildlife Day https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/protecting-species-at-risk-from-invasive-species-starts-at-home-this-world-wildlife-day/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:11:41 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40041 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 […]

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]]> Invasive Species Centre Recognizes Leaders Protecting Land and Water at Annual Forum  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species-centre-recognizes-leaders-protecting-land-and-water-at-annual-forum/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:36:26 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=39820 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 […]

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