December 2018 e-Bulletin

Greetings! We are delighted to invite you to join today's webinar with Tatla Lake Elementary. Registration is now open for INVASIVES 2019 - our "not to be missed" annual Forum and AGM. Check out the keynote speaker, this year's agenda and save money as an early bird. Did you know ISCBC launched a new membership program this year? Check out our featured ISCBC members and save up to $50 on Forum registration by joining today.

Join TODAY'S Webinar "Youth Becoming Invasive-Wise with Tatla Lake Elementary"! Dec 5th, 2018 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time The Invasive-Wise Youth Challenge, launched by ISCBC in 2018, incorporates environmental and outdoor education and place-based learning to engage youth in conservation. During its first year, the Challenge has been successfully completed by classes, schools and youth groups alike. Join Tatla Lake Elementary as they teach us about the Invasive-Wise Youth Challenge and their experience being the first school in BC to complete it.

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Join ISCBC and Help Protect BC's Landscapes and Communities

Become a member of the Invasive Species Council of BC and help protect healthy landscapes, habitats and communities free from invasive species. Prevention and education are key to protecting BC’s vast outdoor beauty, clean air and fresh water. The ISCBC is supported and guided by dedicated and passionate members and invite you to join the ‘team’. From scientists to business leaders, governments to community representatives, rural to urban - all are actively involved in ISCBC’s vision is to ensure a future of healthy landscapes and communities free of invasive species. Join us today to ensure this vision becomes a reality. Membership is available for individuals and organizations. Members benefit from discounts on events and training programs, free resources and more! Read more and join today!

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ISCBC Member Feature

Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is a network of partners that collaborate to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities and economy of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area A and B. CKISS program areas include, education, aquatic invasive species monitoring and control, terrestrial invasive species monitoring and control, and research. R ead more at ckiss.ca

Northwest Invasive Plant Council The Northwest Invasive Plant Council's (NWIPC) mandate is to "provide coordinated support, education, inventory tools, assessments and treatments for stakeholders involved in various aspects of invasive plant management." With funding from the province, municipal and regional governments, utilities, and other organizations, the NWIPC manages invasive plants and promotes awareness of the impacts of invasive plants over land base of approximately 37 million hectares - about one third of the province. R ead more at nwipc.org

Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is a registered charity that aims to minimize the threat of invasive species that impact on the environment, the economy and human and animal health. We do this through on-the-ground inventory, control and monitoring of invasive plants and animals, in addition to education, outreach and training programs; working closely with the network of BC's Regional Invasive Species Organisations, ISCBC, governments, first nations, industry, and private landowners. R ead more at ssisc.ca

Indigenous Invasive Species Network The Indigenous Invasive Species Network (IISN) is a province-wide network of Indigenous communities dedicated to managing invasive species. The IISN is calling all interested Indigenous people (or people that represent Indigenous organizations) to join the Network. The ISCBC works closely with many Indigenous communities through the IISN, We would like to foster more connections with interested Indigenous communities and invite them to join the network - at no cost. We host FREE conference calls where individuals learn about invasive species concerns relevant to Indigenous communities and ongoing projects that communities are engaged in, as well as have access new resources and funding opportunities. Our next IISN conference call will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 . Please visit the website to join and access the newly produced video and revised “Indigenous Community Toolkit for Managing Invasive Species”. We hope to hear from you on our next call, if you have any questions please call Jake Archie at (250) 305 – 1003 ext 108 or via email at liaison@bcinvasives.ca.

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INVASIVES 2019 Forum Early Bird Registration Ends Jan 9! This year's keynote speaker is Andrew Cox who joins us from the Invasive Species Council of Australia. Andrew has more than 25 years experience serving the natural environment and leading environmental organisations. He has led community-based campaigns to protect threatened bush land areas, worked for the National Parks Association of New South Wales (NSW) as its executive officer, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Trust for Nature and is a respected participant in Australia’s conservation sector. Be sure to check out the agenda as there are some changes over previous years including the timing of the Local Government Meeting. Read more and register today for INVASIVES 2019 - ISCBC's Annual Forum and AGM.

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Join ISCBC and Save up to $50 on Forum Registration Did you know that ISCBC's membership structure was revamped in February. One or five year membership options are now available. Individual membership costs just $40 and by joining you can save $50 on early bird Forum registration rates and enjoy additional benefits!

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Showcase your Invasive Species Work at INVASIVES 2019! Are you working on a project involving invasive species or conducting research on invasives? Submit your poster abstract for the chance to showcase your work at INVASIVES 2019. Posters are on display throughout the Forum and presenters stand by their posters for discussion during the reception on the evening of February 5th. Read more and submit your abstract by December 15.

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WeedsBMP App Available to Download for Free

A new smartphone app has been released that is designed specifically for livestock and forage producers in BC. The Best Management Practices for Livestock and Forage Producers app (WeedsBMP app) is based on the ‘Guide to Weeds in BC’ and includes updated information on 95 invasive plant species directly relevant to forage and livestock production. The WeedsBMP app offers in depth information and imagery for identification as well as various ways in which to manage each species, including sources and contacts for more information.

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Japanese Beetle Updates - Vancouver Temporary Transfer Station Closed, 2018 Treatment Complete If you live in the Vancouver area, please note the following changes to the Japanese beetle regulated area movement controls effective October 15: The temporary transfer station (located at 301 West 1st Avenue) is now closed The movement of above-ground plant parts / green yard waste out of the regulated area is no longer restricted from Oct 15 until June 15, the start of the flight period of the adult beetles  The movement of rooted plants and soil out of the regulated area is still restricted year round. The 2018 treatment program is complete. Ongoing treatment efforts will continue next spring. Japanese beetle traps will be collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) by the end of October. For information about the regulated area for Japanese beetle and current movement restrictions in place in Vancouver, or to get a movement certificate to move regulated materials out of the regulated area, please visit the CFIA’s website .

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