Canadian Council on Invasive Species

For up-to-date details on contaminated aquarium moss balls in Canada and how to decontaminate if invasive mussels are found, see Fisheries and Oceans Canada backgrounder below: English: https://www.canada.ca//information-on-the-disposal-of-moss En Français: https://www.canada.ca//renseignements-sur-lelimination-des

Show you care and help support efforts to protect landscapes from harmful #invasivespecies by becoming a sponsor for the North American Invasive Species Forum #NAISF2021! Learn more about sponsorship levels and opportunities available here: https://canadainvasives.ca//2020-03-22_Sponsor-package_FIN

We are celebrating the success of our EcoAction Community Funding Program - Take Action, Be Aquatic Wise! Special thanks to our partners Invasive Species Council of BC and Saskatchewan Invasive Species Council for helping to make this project successful! Read our project wrap-up summary of restoration activities, resources developed and learnings from our 2 surveys below: https://canadainvasives.ca/take-action-be-aquatic-wise-pro/

Unexplained deaths of bald eagles have been linked to a toxin produced by cyanobacteria that grow on invasive aquatic plants. "Experts report that the problem is potentially worsened by the herbicides used to control the plants." Read more https://www.earth.com//disease-that-kills-bald-eagles-lin/

Our Invasive Species Spotlight of the week is on the small, yet harmful zebra mussel! They harm aquatic ecosystems, clog hydro and drinking water pipes, and cover beaches with sharp shells. Prevent the spread - ALWAYS #CleanDrainDry your watercraft & gear! www.CleanDrainDry.ca

Check out our Keynote Speakers for #Naisf2021! Early Bird Registration has been extended until April 16th! After the 16th, regular rates will apply! One day tickets options also available! Register at: www.naisf2021.ca

Reminder: Inspect your moss balls for invasive mussels! Learn more below on what to look for!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Join us at the virtual North American Invasive Species Forum May 18th -20th with speakers from across North America as well as Australia and New Zealand! Learn more and register below: https://mailchi.mp/091f/ccisdecember2020newsletter-10879882

The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council is holding their virtual summit February 24 & 25, 2021! Learn more: https://pheedloop.com/nbinvasivesummit/site/

National Invasive Species Awareness Week WEBINAR REMINDER! Don't forget to register for next week's #NISAW webinars happening each day at 1pm EST from Feb 22 - Feb 26. Register now: https://mailchi.mp/1e5b/ccisdecember2020newsletter-10879962... Webinar Schedule: Mon - Spotted Lanternfly Prevention Tues - Invasive Wise Tourism Planning Wed - Behaviour Change Strategies Thurs - Phragmites Best Management Techniques Fri - Canadian Wild Pig Project See you there! #invasivespecies #InvSpWk #isaw

Recreate Responsibly! Play Clean Go after hitting the trail by cleaning off your shoes, clothes, pets and gear to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species in our ecosystems! Take the pledge: www.PlayCleanGo.ca

Our National Invasive Species Awareness Week #NISAW WEBINAR SERIES are being held Feb 22-26! Topics include: Preventing Spotted Lanternfly in Canada Invasive-Wise Tourism Planning Behaviour Change Essentials Phragmites Best Management Practices... Canadian Wild Pig Project Register Now https://mailchi.mp/454/ccisdecember2020newsletter-10866546

European Common Reed, AKA Phragmites is in our Invasive Species Spotlight of the week! Take Action - Always Clean Drain Dry your watercraft & fishing gear, and Play Clean Go by wiping off your shoes, clothes & gear after leaving an area. www.CleanDrainDry.ca www.PlayCleanGo.ca

When you #BuyLocalBurnLocal firewood and wood products, you prevent the spread of forest pests to new areas & protect our forests and trees! Look out for these and other #invasive pests and report sightings to reportcanadainvasives.ca

Pets DON'T belong in the wild! This 10lb tegu lizard is native to Argentina, however they have been released in the southeast US, likely by pet owners. The lizard threatens native wildlife in the area. Read more about this invasive species here: https://www.cnn.com//argentine-black-and-white-/index.html #DontLetitLoose

APPLY FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT! CCIS & TakingITGlobal are inspiring Canadian youth ages 15-30 to take-action with #RisingYouth community grants. Youth can apply for microgrants of $250, $750 or $1500. For #invasivespecies project ideas: https://canadainvasives.ca/apply-for-invasive-species-proj/

Do you have outdoor plans this weekend? Hiking, dog walking, skiing....let us know what's bringing you outdoors in the comments below #PlayCleanGo #ComeCleanLeaveClean... www.PlayCleanGo.ca See more

Take Action to prevent invasive forest pests this holiday season! www.BuyLocalBurnLocal.ca

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