Greetings!
We're bringing lots of news and updates in this e-newsletter, but first, we want to focus on Giving Tuesday.
Join us today in celebration of Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a growing global movement that unites millions of people worldwide in celebration of the spirit of charitable giving. This Giving Tuesday we encourage you to take action on invasive species with a donation to the Council. Your donation supports:
- Collaboration with citizens, organizations, and governments to prevent the establishment of Japanese beetle, Asian giant hornet and European green crab in BC;
- Promoting responsible practices with updated PlantWise and Grow Me Instead resources for gardeners, horticulturalists and landscapers;
- Engaging the tourism, agriculture, forestry, mining, and energy sectors to implement management strategies that minimize the introduction, spread, and establishment of invasive species.
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Please join us today in celebrating the spirit of giving this Giving Tuesday. Your Giving Tuesday gift to ISCBC will benefit British Columbian communities and landscapes for years to come. |
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If you're not in a position to donate, consider other ways you can support our work:
- Forward this e-mail to your network;
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Check out our fact sheets and learn more about invasive species in BC;
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Download the Report Invasives App and report the invasive species you see.
On behalf of the team at the ISCBC, thank you for your generosity.
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ISCBC is currently recruiting for the position of Financial and Office Support based in Williams Lake. Read more, apply today or share with someone you know.
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Work experience opportunities in Williams Lake, Salmon Arm and Ashcroft |
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Do you know someone interested in gaining practical experience, certified training and communications skills which could lead to rewarding future employment? Invasive Species Team Crew Work Experience positions offer on-the-job work experience and skills training. Read more about the positions currently available in Williams Lake, Salmon Arm and Ashcroft.
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ISCBC's Together in Action Student Leadership annual award program recognizes and celebrates the work of individual students who demonstrate leadership and innovation in invasive species prevention, work and management in BC. Read more and submit your nomination by December 11, 2020!
(Photo: Damian Assadi, 2020 Award Recipient)
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The forthcoming INVASIVES 2021 Forum & AGM will be a little different from past years, taking place virtually, from February 9 - 11, 2021, over three half days using an integrated online platform. You'll hear from two great keynote presenters, enjoy a variety of plenary sessions, concurrent themed presentations and lightning talks. Each day there will be three dedicated opportunities for video networking, both one-to-one and in themed groups. Meet and reconnect with peers from the invasive species community in BC and across the Pacific Northwest. Check out the agenda and register today!
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The November 7 discovery of an Asian giant hornet in Aldergrove brings the total number of positive reports in the Lower Mainland to five since 2019. Each of the positive reports was submitted by the public. Read more and be on the lookout for the Asian giant hornet in BC.
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We've held a variety of live webinars this fall. If you missed joining us, you can still watch our webinars on demand, at your leisure! Watch Exotic Reptiles in BC with Gavin Hanke from the Royal BC Museum to learn about exotic reptiles and other invasive animals which have found their way here. Learn about the Impacts of Invasives in National Parks with Peter Tarleton of Parks Canada. Watch Fall Harvesting and Invasive Species, co-presented by ISCBC and Freshwater Fisheries of BC, and learn how to be invasive-wise while harvesting, fishing or hunting.
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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 was one of a group of organizations working to monitor BC’s lakes for the potential arrival of Quagga and Zebra mussels. ISCBC monitored 11 Cariboo lakes between June and September, providing samples to the provincial government for analysis. Thankfully, no invasive mussels were found. Read more about invasive mussel monitoring and what you can do to help.
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Are you under 30? Do you care about your local habitat? Did you know that invasive species are the second biggest threat to the natural diversity - and we can all make a difference? Your help is needed to protect BC from new and spreading invasive species. You can make a difference in your local community or help provide virtual tools to help stop the spread of invasive species. As a volunteer, you will gain recognition that can help support new work or school opportunities, and have access to personal development and training. While many of our projects take place in Greater Vancouver, Kamloops, and Williams Lake areas, we welcome youth from all across the province to volunteer with us. Read more and join up today.
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ISCBC continues to partner with aquatic stewardship groups throughout the Province to pilot newly designed Clean Drain Dry (CDD) signs at waterfront locations. Through these partnerships, we promote and foster increased support and education for the prevention of the spread of aquatic invasive species, including invasive mussels, to BC. We welcome interested organizations to submit an application to be a partner in the pilot of CDD signage and additional resources. Read more.
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ISCBC's vision is healthy landscapes and communities free of invasive species. Join us today to ensure this vision becomes a reality. ISCBC relies on the support of dedicated and passionate members. Sign up as a member and you will also benefit from discounts on courses, events and more. Read more.
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Thanks for your ongoing support and your generosity this Giving Tuesday.
Gail Wallin
Executive Director | Invasive Species Council of BC
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