As you may know, the Japanese beetle made its unwelcome arrival in Vancouver, BC in summer 2017. Since then ISCBC has been working with a group of partners to help stop its spread and eradicate…
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Gaining job experience in invasive species management
July 21, 2020: WILLIAMS LAKE. Workers in Williams Lake, Ashcroft and Salmon Arm who were affected by mill curtailments will have the opportunity to gain skills and work in invasive…
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Invasive species on the Transportation Association of Canada’s agenda
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is a not-for-profit, national technical association that focusses on road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. The TAC provides a neutral forum for members…
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ISCBC presents at Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
The Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) brings together researchers, professionals, government educators and more to strengthen management of invasive species. The 2020 conference connects the invasive species management, research…
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Call for nominations: The ISCBC Together in Action Student Leadership Award
The ISCBC Together in Action (TIA) annual award program is designed to recognize and celebrate the efforts of those who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the field of invasive species. Each year…
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Early Detectors: A Summer of Mussel Monitoring
British Columbia remains free from invasive mussels, which have dramatically affected lakes across much of Canada and the US. This summer, with funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, ISCBC…
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A Road Map for Invasive Species Research in BC
The 2020 Edition of “A Road Map for Invasive Species Research in BC” (the Road Map) is now available online. The Road Map is an ever-evolving guide created by ISCBC in collaboration with invasive species researchers and practitioners through financial support from the Province of British…
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INVASIVES 2021 full agenda now live
The INVASIVES 2021 Forum & AGM full agenda is live! Register today and join over 40 speakers and over 200 attendees from three continents. The content will cover exciting topics ranging from emerging research to early detection rapid response, combatting invasives using genetic…
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Invasive Asian clams found in Shuswap Lake highlight importance of Clean Drain Dry
A recent survey found populations of invasive Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) living in Shuswap Lake. The surveys, led by the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, follow the discovery of dead Asian clam shells last year on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Asian clams have also been…