🚤🌊 Heading out on the lake this long weekend? Don’t forget to #CleanDrainDry your watercraft and all equipment to help prevent the spread of #invasivespecies and protect the lakes we love! Visit invadingspecies.com/pathways/boati… to learn more!

RVers, as you gear up for Labour Day weekend, remember to inspect your vehicle for #InvasiveSpecies! From egg masses to soil, let's keep our travels eco-friendly. 🌳 📽️ Check out our video for more information: youtu.be/QEHrDZlUR8E #RVAdventure

JOIN OUR TEAM | We have two internship opportunities at the ISC right now where you can help protect lands and waters in Canada from invasive species. ⁠🔗More details here: bit.ly/3mkm4Ub

ICAIS 2024 participants learned from experts, presented their work, and toured Dalhousie University’s Aquatron, Canada’s largest aquatic research facility. ICAIS 2026 will be in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 23-27, 2026. Sign up for updates here: bit.ly/3g82HMW

When you get off the water, check your watercraft and gear for plant and animal material. Here are some common places where invasive species could be hiding. Once you've removed anything you find, you're ready to drain and dry your watercraft. Learn more: bit.ly/3uDHtiW

❗ Help protect Canada from the invasive #SpottedLanternfly! 🔎 Spot it? Look for late-stage nymphs & adults. 📷 Snap it! Take a photo or video. 👉 Catch it! Secure the pest. 📱 Report it! Contact us ASAP. Learn more: bit.ly/3WG6jLJ

Although summer is wrapping up, there are still some great boating days left including this long weekend. I had a great chat with Colin from the Invasive Species Ctr on what we can do to help stop the spread of #invasivespecies in our waters. . #cleandraindry #invasivespeciescentre #boating

Four species of wasp have been approved for use as biological control to help fight the spread of the invasive insect emerald ash borer. Three of these species have been introduced at 19 different sites across Quebec and Ontario. Learn more: bit.ly/3yu65Nf

Keep your eyes out for the invasive spotted lanternfly 👀 If you see one, SNAP it, CATCH it, and REPORT it.

If you're spending time outdoors, be on the lookout for signs of invasive insects such as the emerald ash borer, box tree moth, and hemlock woolly adelgid. Report sightings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or EDDMapS. More: bit.ly/46qSV2c #TreeCheckMonth

Once you remove your boat from the water after a fun day of adventuring, it's critical to Clean, Drain, and Dry it. This will help prevent the spread of invasive species and protect the waterways you love. More info: bit.ly/3Ehk7nq

When you join the Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) Monitoring Network, you can contribute to important distribution work that can help slow or stop the spread of this invasive pathogen. To learn more and get involved, click here: bit.ly/3YCrhO8

Emerald ash borer poses a risk to ash trees, including black ash, a species at risk in Ontario. Report sightings of black ash to gain a better understanding of where EAB could pose a high risk. Report your findings to iNaturalist here: bit.ly/4dP82VH

Water solider has been detected along the southern shore of Coot's Bay in Lake Simcoe. You can help by: - Learning how to identify water soldier - Reporting any sightings to EDDMapS or 1-800-563-7711 - Cleaning, draining, drying your boat More: bit.ly/3X3cRFw

Our pets rely on us to make responsible choices - and so does the environment. Check out our new pet checklist and other resources here: bit.ly/42smvT6 #responsiblepetownership #invasivespecies #dontletitloose

Join the ISC and other presenters at the West Lake Community Association Environmental Symposium, "Prince Edward County is an Island…Climate Impact on Shorelines, Natural Habitats and Wetlands" on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Register today! Info: bit.ly/4dIWu6G

With school back in session, you can check out ISC's compiled database of free teaching resources from various invasive species groups: bit.ly/3wTbWea

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS | The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on a new directive to mitigate the introduction and spread of spotted lanternfly. Learn more: bit.ly/3AJtT2B

The MNR has confirmed the presence of the aquatic invasive plant hydrilla in a contained wetland at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area in Essex County. This is the first detection of hydrilla in Ontario and Canada. Read the media release here: bit.ly/47heh2x

Invasive Phragmites is a major threat to both our environment and economy. Its impacts include reducing plant biodiversity, lowering water levels, and preventing recreational activities like swimming and boating. Learn more: ontariophragmitesaction.ca