Thank you for your interest in taking on the challenge of invasive species. If you think you’ve seen an invasive species, please report a sighting! Early detection and response are especially important to successfully managing an invasive species. Record where you saw the species and, if possible, take photos of the species and its location. This will help to identify the species and evaluate the risk.
Reporting with EDDMapS
EDDMapS is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems experience. You can report on the website or using the EDDMapS mobile app.
Reporting by Province/Territory
Related federal reporting Invasives in Canada:
CFIA (national):
DFO (national):
- Report Aquatic Invasive Species by Province: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/invasive-species-especes-envahissantes-eng.html
- Related: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/ais-eae/index-eng.html
Alberta
- Report: https://www.eddmaps.org
- Report aquatic invasive species: Call 1-855-336-BOAT (2628)
- Related: https://abinvasives.ca/
British Columbia
- Report: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/invasive-species/index.htm
- Related: https://bcinvasives.ca/take-action/report/
Manitoba:
- Report: https://www.eddmaps.org/
- Report Aquatic Invasive Species: https://www.manitoba.ca/stopais/ais_reporting.html or call 1-87-STOP AIS-0 (1-877-867-2470)
New Brunswick
- Report: https://www.nbinvasives.ca/report-invasives
- Related: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/natural_resources.html
Newfoundland
- Report: Call 709-864-6773 or email jtboland@mun.ca
- Report Aquatic Invasive Species: Call 855-862-1815 or email AISEAE.XNFL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Related: http://www.flr.gov.nl.ca/wildlife/biodiversity/invasive_alien_species/exotic_species_brochure.pdf
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
- Report: http://nsinvasives.ca/report-an-invasive-species/
- Related: https://novascotia.ca/natr/biodiversity/pdf/Biodiversity_AlienSpecies_Apr25
Nunavut
- Report: Call 867-975-7706 or email jkennedy1@gov.nu.ca
- Related: https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/brochure_english_jan31-4_1.pdf
Ontario
- Report: https://www.eddmaps.org
- Related: Invasive Species Hotline – 1-800-563-7711
Prince Edward Island
- Report: https://www.eddmaps.org
- Related: https://peiinvasives.com
Quebec
- Report: http://cqeee.org/
- Related: https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/
Saskatchewan
- Report: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/wildlife-issues/invasive-species/reporting-and-tracking-invasive-species
- Related: https://www.imapinvasives.org
- If the occurrence is ongoing or taking place now: Call the TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561 or report it online via TipWeb http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/tipweb
Yukon
- Report: https://www.yukoninvasives.com/index.php/en/take-action/report
- Related: https://www.yukoninvasives.com/index.php/en/resources/brochures/112-yukon-invaders-selected-species/file
For more information:
Invasive Species Centre: http://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/
Forest Invasives: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/forest-invasives/
Asian Carp Canada : http://asiancarp.ca/
The Invading Species Hotline is a valuable resource for the public, especially during times of increased public concern.
Mail your plant or insect invasive species sighting to the National Headquarters of Canadian Food Inspection Agency to report invasive species sightings.