Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council
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🎣 🛶 Preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species in Nova Scotia! 🌲⛺️ nsinvasives.ca
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The NSISC is a non-profit organization and provincial chapter of the Canadian Council on Invasive Species that raises awareness and promotes a coordinated response to the threat of invasive species in Nova Scotia. We look forward to connecting with you here! 🌿🐇🪲
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Boat cleaning services back to protect N.S. waters
The free service aims to defend the province's lakes and rivers from invasive plants and organisms. The program was briefly paused when woods travel was banned for part of the summer. Giuliana Grillo ...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6911887
about 2 months ago
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Justin Chandler (he/him)
about 2 years ago
Canada is coming out of a "summer of invasives," Ontario's Invasive Species Centre (ISC) says, pointing to a number of concerning critters moving through southern Ontario that residents can help curb this fall.
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Amy Osajima
12 months ago
Invasives 101: Canada Thistle This is a pernicious invasive that spreads via seed and root, so it's really hard to control. But if you see it, stop it. I'm battling it right now in my yard, and I'm kicking myself for not recognizing it earlier. 😢
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Ian Capstick
over 2 years ago
I was surprised to see several garden types recently in a local ecopark I was doing an invasives audit on. Canada lily (Lilium canadense), wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum), Lilium superbum are all indigenous and wonderful alternatives.
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Animal Health Canada | Santé animale Canada
3 months ago
Developed by Invasives Canada and Animal Health Canada, in collaboration with the Invasive Wild Pig Leadership Group, this new resource supports efforts to address the spread of invasive wild pigs in Canada. ➡️
wildpigs.ca
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With access to the woods restored throughout most of the province, we are excited to be back to washing boats to stop aquatic invasive species.
#CleanDrainDry
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Boat wash on wheels aims to stop invasive species in their tracks in N.S. | CBC News
The free, mobile boat-cleaning service offered by the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council is intended to protect the province's lakes and rivers from non-native plants and organisms that could negati...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/boat-wash-on-wheels-aims-to-stop-invasive-species-in-their-tracks-in-n-s-1.7637159
about 2 months ago
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UN Environment Programme
3 months ago
Indigenous Peoples make up less than 5% of the world’s population, yet they protect significant amounts of global biodiversity.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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IPBES
3 months ago
🌱 We honor & celebrate the roles
#Indigenous
Peoples & local communities play in
#biodiversity
conservation, restoration & sustainable use.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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IPBES
3 months ago
Indigenous and local knowledge can shape transformative change.🌏🧪 Many Indigenous Peoples and local communities have views and practices aligned with a just & sustainable world. Their ethics of care and values inspire equitable & inclusive change. .—
@ipbes.net
#TransformativeChange
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Invasives Ken
3 months ago
Restrictions on activities in the woods has shut down our watercraft inspection and decontamination program and other activities. We fully support the Premier. The drought has resulted in extreme risk of wildfire. The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council will resume activities when it is safe.
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Dr. Solomon David
4 months ago
JOIN US!!!
@garlab.bsky.social
is looking for a PhD and MS student to join our team studying ecology & conservation of gars, bowfin, and other non-game native fishes beginning Spring 2026! Posting & more info coming soon. Please DM or email
[email protected]
with CV if interested!
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Invasives Ken
4 months ago
I discussed invasives species in Canada with Shane Hewitt on iHeart Radio.
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ICYMI - 🚨 Alien Fish Invade Nova Scotia: They Can Breathe Air and Reproduce Alone! 🐟🌍 - Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift | iHeart
<p>Ken Donnelly of the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the alarming discovery of the pond loach—an invasive fish capable of surviving out of water and reproduc...
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-shane-hewitt-and-the-night-193815641/episode/icymi-alien-fish-invade-285064341/
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The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council will be on Maritime Noon today on CBC radio. Call in with your invasive species questions!
4 months ago
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The Chronicle Herald
6 months ago
Discovery of new invasive species in LaHave River creates concern
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Discovery of new invasive species in LaHave River creates concern
The discovery of an Oriental weatherfish in the LaHave River in Lunenburg County is concerning, says the Invasive Species Council
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/discovery-of-new-invasive-species-in-lahave-river-creates-concern
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⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction.
#DontLetItLoose
More on this here:
www.instagram.com/p/DJuA0nINc1...
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⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction.
#DontLetItLoose
More on this here:
www.instagram.com/p/DJuA0nINc1...
6 months ago
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The Ricciardians
7 months ago
www.tvo.org/video/docume...
#invasivespecies
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We released our March newsletter last week! Read it here:
mailchi.mp/94326d2b8c81...
Want the next one delivered straight to your inbox? Visit our website to sign up! (link in bio) ✨📬
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🌿 March Newsletter | Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council
https://mailchi.mp/94326d2b8c81/nova-scotia-invasive-species-council-march-2025-newsletter-13872871
8 months ago
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📣The 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum agenda is live! 🎟In-person ticket sales have ended, but there is still time to reserve your spot to attend virtually! Visit
tinyurl.com/mwnh8t9k
between now and Wednesday to register for free.
9 months ago
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‼️Registration for in-person attendance at the 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum closes TOMORROW NIGHT! Virtual attendance registration will remain open until the 26th. Reserve your FREE tickets today!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/nova-scoti...
9 months ago
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Steven J Cooke
9 months ago
Sad to learn of the passing of Dr. William Mitsch. Bill authored the textbook "Wetlands" which was used in undergrad class I took. I interacted with Bill in his role as Editor in Chief of journal Ecological Engineering & hosted him for seminar at Carleton. Big loss.
www.dispatch.com/obituaries/p...
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Obituaries in Columbus, OH | The Columbus Dispatch
William Joseph Mitsch (Bill), born on March 29, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away at the age of 77 early Wednesday morning, February 12,...
https://www.dispatch.com/obituaries/pwoo1091648
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We're at the Halifax International Boat Show from now until Sunday to share how folks can prevent the spread of invasive species with Clean, Drain, Dry! 🛥️ Use promo code "NSISC" at checkout to save $2 on your ticket purchase.
www.halifaxboatshow.com
9 months ago
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Registration for the 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum is now open and attendance is ✨FREE✨ thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! The forum will focus on innovation and feature presentations on emerging technologies and more. Reserve your spot today:
tinyurl.com/mwnh8t9k
9 months ago
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Join us at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography on Thursday, February 27th for our annual Invasive Species Forum! Details and registration coming soon 🪲🤩🌿
10 months ago
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Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to learn more about our work, upcoming events, and invasive species news by visiting
nsinvasives.ca🌿
The next one goes out at the end of the month, and you won't want to miss out!
10 months ago
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Still trying to come up with a New Year's resolution? Visit
nsinvasives.ca
to learn more about these six easy ones you can start implementing today! 🔥 Buy Local Burn Local 🐰 Don't Let it Loose 🌷 Plant Wise 💧 Clean Drain Dry 🥾 Play Clean Go ❗️ Report Invasive Species
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David Chapple
11 months ago
Skinks on a Plane! For invasive species to be successful, they must be able to cope with transportation. Third-year student Jaclyn (
@jaclynharris.bsky.social
) exposed invasive delicate skinks to air and car transport to see if it impacted their behaviour.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Skinks on a Plane: Does Human‐Mediated Transportation Impact the Behaviour of an Invasive Lizard?
In order for invasive species to successfully establish in the non-native region, they must survive the journey and arrive in good condition; however, few studies have investigated the impact of huma....
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.70748
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GBIF
11 months ago
🔎🌱 Are you a #biodiversity data holder located in Asia? The GBIF Asia Regional Support Team is hosting a virtual #DataMobilization workshop in February 2025 📍 to support capacity needs and to promote data publication across the #Asia region! Registrations are open! 🔗
gbif.link/2025-asia-...
#biodiversity
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Shyam PHARTYAL; First-Gen MS/PhD; Seed Ecologist 🌱
11 months ago
You can find a view-only version of the full text.
rdcu.be/d5im8
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Interesting research on how to increase effectiveness of conservation connectivity to protect biodiversity.
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/2041-210X.14459
11 months ago
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Some seasonal silliness for our colleagues protecting nature around the globe: ‘Twas the fight against invasives, and all through the land, Every creature was stirring, both water and sand. The forests stood watch, the wetlands on guard, For invaders that threatened to catch nature off-guard.
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Edge O. Erin
11 months ago
A Nova Scotia Starter Pack! Feel free to recommend a person or entity that should be represented. Thank you, Capers and Bluenosers.
go.bsky.app/79ZxLBC
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It will raise awareness, but the new Australian Broadcasting Corporation show Eat The Invaders may falsely convince people we can eat our way out of invasive species.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/abc-show-reckons-we-should-eat-invasive-species-it-s-a-recipe-for-disaster-20241206-p5kwiv.html
11 months ago
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iMARES_group
11 months ago
🌍 Proud to Contribute to the IPBES Nexus Report! From @iMARES_group, we’re thrilled to have contributed to the latest IPBES report, examining how biodiversity connects with water, food, and health, under the lens of climate change, and exploring future scenarios for sustainable solutions. @ICMCSIC
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IPBES
11 months ago
🎉Season's greetings from the
@ipbes.bsky.social
Secretariat🎉 Huge thanks to the IPBES community for their continued commitment to conserving
#biodiversity
. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season!👏🏽
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Happy Holidays from the NSISC 🎉 A big thank you to all our funders, partners, and supporters who helped us create positive impacts in 2024. We can't wait to share with you what we're up to in the New Year!
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Tim Curran
11 months ago
I'm really proud of this project, the culmination of 12 yrs of research on our plant BBQ. Our plant flammability data are being used in this new Fire and Emergency NZ website to guide decisions about which species to plant around your property.
www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-...
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Fire prevention and fire safety | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Stay safe and reduce the risk of fire over summer. Find out what you need to do before you light a fire outdoors and whether you need a fire permit.
https://www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-risk/low-flammability-plants
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Florida Phoenix
over 4 years ago
I mean, we’ve got the governor, the Legislature, and a state agency all saying this is a bad thing and, despite the injury to a major business, they all decided that we need to stop it.
#Florida
#InvasiveSpecies
#Environment
floridaphoenix.com/2021/03/04/ban…
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Banning big reptiles upsets a big FL industry. Let’s upset some others • Florida Phoenix
The Dry Tortugas are about as far away from Florida as you can get and still be in Florida — but they’ve got a very Florida problem. We’re talking about an island group 67 miles west of Key West, one that’s entirely occupied by a national park full of birds and lush plant life. You […]
https://www.floridaphoenix.com/2021/03/04/banning-big-reptiles-upsets-a-big-fl-industry-lets-upset-some-others/
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Florida Phoenix
over 3 years ago
Florida’s python hunt promotes politician, fails to eliminate invading reptiles.
#Florida
#InvasiveSpeciesvia
@FLPhoenixNews
floridaphoenix.com/2022/08/04/flo…
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Florida Phoenix
over 3 years ago
Invasive snails that already cost FL $24 million are loose again as illegal pet trade continues.
#Florida
#invasivespecies
#Africanlandsnailsvia
@FLPhoenixNews
floridaphoenix.com/2022/07/07/inv…
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Invasive snails that already cost FL $24 million are loose again as illegal pet trade continues • Florida Phoenix
Fighting a new infestation of an invasive, crop-damaging snail, Florida agriculture officials on Thursday said they have collected 1,000 of the creatures in just over a week in Pasco County, where they were recently discovered following two years in abeyance. It marks the third infestation in Florida, which has spent more than $24 million to […]
https://floridaphoenix.com/2022/07/07/invasive-snails-that-already-cost-fl-24-million-are-loose-again-as-illegal-pet-trade-continues/
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Gadfly Stratton, Ph.D.
11 months ago
I have completed my report based on the workshop I facilitated last month at
#UMISC2024
, "Applying Principles of
#DEIJA
to
#InvasiveSpecies
Research, Management, and Engagement". I hope some of you will find it of interest. Please feel free to share.
inclusivescience.ca/applying-pri...
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Applying Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Accessibility (DEIJA) to Invasive Species Research, Management, and Engagement
UMISC 2024 Final Workshop Report UMISC.2024_DEIJA.Workshop_Final.ReportDownload
https://inclusivescience.ca/applying-principles-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-justice-and-accessibility-deija-to-invasive-species-research-management-and-engagement/
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IPBES
11 months ago
After years of work and hours of perseverance, the
#NexusAssessment
Report has been approved by the Plenary at
#IPBES11
. Kudos and congratulations to the experts on this monumental achievement!
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CABES
12 months ago
🚨 We’re excited to announce the launch of a free,
#selfpaced
version of our course "Developing national science-policy-practice platforms" 📚 English & French 🎥 Interactive content 🏆 Certificate upon completion ▶️
t.ly/Z33tE
@ipbes.bsky.social
@unep.bsky.social
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Prof Ros Gleadow FAA
11 months ago
my blog from a few years ago about Australia’s ‘normal not normal’ fires and record breaking temperatures and effects on biodiversity- we simply have to reduce CO2
#ClimateChange
#PlantScience
#biodiversity
globalplantcouncil.org/not-the-new-...
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Australian fires. Not the new normal - The Global Plant Council
The size and ferocity of the Australian fires this summer has shocked us all. This is just the beginning of catastrophic climate change – next year may be better, we may even have several years in a r...
https://globalplantcouncil.org/not-the-new-normal/
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Jon Corsiglia
11 months ago
The biodiversity, climate, health, water and food crises need to be addressed together rather than regarded as separate issues, urges a major report. #biodiversity
www.newscientist.com...
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Unified approach could improve nature, climate and health all at once
The biodiversity, climate, health, water and food crises need to be addressed together rather than regarded as separate issues, urges a major report
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2461105-unified-approach-could-improve-nature-climate-and-health-all-at-once/
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@martin-nunez.bsky.social
, could you please add us to your
#bioinvasives
starter pack? Thanks!
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Jamie C. Weir
11 months ago
The hazards of being an entomologist You're easily distracted by smaller things 🐜 ...and I had no idea we were being watched 🐘
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Happy Holidays from the NSISC 🎉 A big thank you to all our funders, partners, and supporters who helped us create positive impacts in 2024. We can't wait to share with you what we're up to in the New Year!
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This summer we set up our decontamination unit at a visitor information centre in Digby, Nova Scotia. We were there to inspect and decontaminate watercraft arriving on the ferry from New Brunswick.
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This summer our team and some wonderful volunteers pulled dog-strangling vine from one of two sites we are managing. The plants are being solarised in these bags before being securely disposed next year.
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