By Alex Mutch| December 13, 2024 In 2024, ISCBC staff sampled 12 Cariboo lakes for invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels (genus Dreissena) every month from June to September. These lakes…| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Veronica Panama | July 31, 2025 Even though emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) was first confirmed in eastern Canada in 2002, its arrival in B.C. marked a critical and… The post Emerald Ash Borer Expands to New Area of Metro Vancouver: How Everyone Can Help Stop the Spread appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Veronica Panama | June 26, 2025 When Scotch broom is in full bloom across B.C., it’s easy to spot, blanketing roadsides and hillsides in a sea of bright yellow.… The post Broombusters: Community Champions Cutting Bloomin’ Broom appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
Watch your step, Invasive-Wise Education in Action! ISCBC’s Stephanie Weinstein and Grade 4/5 teacher Camille McRae present the school’s stewardship sign alongside proud student habitat stewards. Students from Hans Helgesen… The post Hans Helgesen Elementary School gets WILD for World Biodiversity Day appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Lara Phillips and Alex Mutch | March 21, 2025 Key Information Funder: Canada Water Agency Number of Sites: 2 Site Locations: Scott Park/Otter Lake (North Okanagan) & Scout Island… The post Stewardship in Action! A Community Case Study appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Stephanie Weinstein | January 24, 2025 In the film, The Treasure Fish of Texada Island, a man deftly maneuvers his camera through the shallows, safely sealed in its giant… The post The Treasure Fish of Texada: Underwater Storytelling with the Amphibiographer appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Janey He and Edith Liu /Edited by Melanie Apps /January 9, 2025 English ivy, considered one of the most invasive plants along the coast of southwestern B.C., is a… The post Empowered Youth Lead Effort to Tackle Invasive Ivy appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Lara Phillips | January 8, 2025 Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to the delicate ecosystems of the North Okanagan, an area rich in lakes, rivers, and wetlands.… The post Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the North Okanagan appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
The control of sea lamprey serves a critical role in the management of fisheries in the Laurentian Great Lakes, successfully suppressing populations over the last several decades. During this time… The post Webinar: Listening to Rightsholders: Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
By Rebekah Thomas | December 19, 2024 Throughout December, we’ve been celebrating ISCBC Giving Days – sharing the stories of our very own donors and working toward our goal of raising… The post Your Support Matters During ISCBC Giving Days appeared first on Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
ISCBC is a dynamic action-oriented organization, helping concerned stakeholders work together to stop the spread of invasive species in BC. We spearhead behaviour change in communities, organizations, governments and industry to help protect our province’s healthy habitats from invasive species.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
Scotch broom (English broom) is a woody shrub with bright yellow flowers, and small three leaflet leaves. It easily invades sunny, disturbed sites such as rangelands, roadsides, and areas of recent logging. Scotch broom can increase the intensity of wildfires, obstruct sightlines along roads, and crowd out native plants that animals depend on.| Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
