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Latest News
Invasive Insect, Spotted Lanternfly, Detected in Ontario and Canada for the First Time
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 …
Invasive Species Centre and partners taking action on Canada’s only known population of Hydrilla
Sault Ste. Marie– The Invasive Species Centre, in collaboration with the Essex Region ConservationAuthority, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Foundation …
Simple actions to help protect Lake Simcoe this long weekend: Prevent the spread of water soldier
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 …
Oak Wilt Economic Case Study
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. …
Powering community-led action against invasive species through the Invasive Species Action Fund
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 112 new projects across Ontario led by …
