Helping Children Navigate Through Health and Climate Crises

Non-native earthworms in Canada: Entering the second wave of invasion

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Most of the earthworms that we have in Canada are relatively recent arrivals. Non-native earthworms are highly influential ecosystem engineers that fundamentally change the habitats that they invade. With no practical means of control, it is important to understand how earthworms spread, what they change when they arrive, and how we can learn to manage and live with these new invaded ecosystems.

A High-(Species at)Risk Situation: The Impact of Invasive Species on Species at Risk in NB & Canada

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As part of Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022, the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) is hosting their first webinar of the year! See the webinar summary below as well as information on keeping up to date with our work and events. Registration is FREE!

Phragmites australis: Why we cannot afford to ignore this invasion

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This presentation provides background information on Canada’s worst invasive plant, why it is such a concern, and control methods used in sensitive habitats. It will also highlight successful control programs underway throughout Ontario and plans for implementing a province-wide control program.

Deadline for comments on proposed Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

The proposed Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on December 25, 2021, and are open for a 70-day public comment period ending on March 5, 2022.

The comments received during this period will be considered when developing the final regulations.

Deadline to comment on the proposed amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations

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Environment and Climate Change Canada has published the proposed amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER).