Sea To Sky Invasives
P.O. Box 845 V0N 1B0 Whistler, BC, Canada

Howe Sound could become Canada’s next official UNESCO Biosphere Region Its deep waters and towering cliffs make up the world's southernmost fjord. Howe Sound provides habitat for an abundance of wildlife including wild pacific salmon, grizzly and black bears, orcas, marine birds, ancient cedar trees, rare glass sponge reefs, eelgrass, and so much more. This inlet and adjacent mountains and valleys are also the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squ...amish Nation). A history of harmful industrial activities in the area has posed significant threat to the ecological mosaic of Howe Sound. Toxic effluent was discharged into the waters from the copper mine at Britannia Beach for almost 100 years. The woodfibre pulp mill, which closed in 2006, left behind wharfs, storage tanks, over 3000 creosote-treated piles, and various other abandoned equipment that is still being cleaned up to-date. The Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society has partnered with SSISC and other local organizations to protect the natural beauty, incredible biodiversity, rich cultural heritage, and great sustainable economic potential of Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound. Receiving designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Region will help promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable economic development, and international attention. Learn more about this honourable nomination here: www.howesoundbri.org/unesco-nomination #UNESCO #biosphereregion #howesound

Cozying up next to a fire on a cold winter night - yes please! This winter (and all year round) be sure to buy and burn your firewood locally, whether you're indoors or outdoors. Moving firewood can spread invasive species and diseases! Stay warm & safe out there

I Spy in the Winter Sea to Sky... An evergreen shrub that can grow really tall, Its leaves stay on through winter and fall. It is often used as a Christmas decoration,... But we wish it would leave on a permanent vacation! Think you know what this invasive Grinch is? Comment below! More info on our blog at ssisc.ca/i-spy-in-the-winter-sea-to-sky-5/

"The impact of introduced plants on native biodiversity has emerged as a hot-button issue in ecology. But recent research provides new evidence that the displacement of native plant communities is a key cause of a collapse in insect populations and is affecting birds as well." Is the spread of invasive plants a contributor to "insect apocalypse" and "bird armageddon"? Read more from Yale Environment 360 at http://ow.ly/NzIf50CLe88

Our friends at the Northwest Invasive Plant Council are looking to hire a Field Operations Coordinator. To learn more or apply, visit http://ow.ly/bLNg50CNApZ