All members of the Invasive Species Council of BC are invited to join us for the 2019 Annual General Meeting at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC.  The AGM will include a financial report, election of Directors and a report on the past year’s progress of the Council. Please join us on February 6 at 8:30 am.

Are you interested in joining the Board of Directors of the Invasive Species Council of BC? Or, do you know someone you think would be able to make a valuable contribution as a Director of the Council? If you can answer ‘yes’ to either of these questions, please  read more  about the available positions on ISCBC’s Board of Directors and submit a nomination. 

The deadline for nominations is end of day on  January 30, 2019 . Please read the nomination form to review the current vacancies and also the expectations of a Director. To submit a nomination please download and complete the Director Nomination Form and return to  [email protected]  by January 30, 2019.

The Western Governors' Association was established in 1984 to represent the Governors of 19 Western states and 3 U.S. territories in the Pacific. The association is an instrument of the Governors for bipartisan policy development, information exchange and collective action on issues of critical importance to the Western United States. Bill Whitacre manages the "Biosecurity and Invasive Species Management Initiative” of Hawaii Gov. David Ige. The Denver native’s portfolio includes forestry, fire management, grazing, and invasive species. Join us at INVASIVES 2019 and hear from Bill on the topic of Collaboration on Wednesday February 6.

The Indigenous Land Stewardship & Traditional Uses: Building Tools, Networks & Support for Invasive Species Management W orkshop will bring together Indigenous communities and organizations from across BC to review work that the Invasive Species Council of BC and the Indigenous Invasive Species Network have accomplished and share knowledge and experiences around invasive species management and business/funding opportunities. Please note that this workshop is open to Indigenous organizations and individuals only. The workshop takes place at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond the day prior to the INVASIVES 2019 Forum and AGM.

Travel Subsidies for Indigenous People

A limited number of travel subsidies are available for Indigenous people planning to attend the workshop. We are committed to enabling a broad and diverse representation to attend. These travel subsidies are intended to ensure that organizations that would not otherwise be able to attend will have an opportunity to participate in the workshop, have their voices heard, and engage in the discussions. 

 

Travel subsidies will cover a portion of the cost of attending through a cost sharing arrangement between ISCBC and the traveler. Apply now as space and funds are limited! Travel subsidies are available on a pre-approved basis. Please email Jake Archie at [email protected] or call 250-305-1003 ext 108 for more information. The deadline for applications is January 25, 2019 . We hope to see you in February!

Are you interested in knowing the latest approaches and ideas to tackle aquatic invasive species (AIS) in BC? Join us on Thursday, February 7 for a full-day Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop, hosted by ISCBC and Government of BC. Workshop participants will:

Thanks to funding from the Province of British Columbia the workshop registration fee has been discounted to just $25 + tax.

We've negotiated discounted guest room rates at the Pacific Gateway Hotel but they are not guaranteed after Jan 16th. Book your room online or call reservations at 1.604.278.1241 and ask for the "Invasives 2019 Forum" Group Rate.

Did you know that ISCBC has one or five year membership options available? Join now and receive membership for the remainder of 2018/19 term along with your 2019/2020 membership. Member benefits include event discounts, reduced rates for training courses, free resources and more! In order to be eligible to vote in the 2019 Annual General Meeting, membership must be current and in good standing by January 23rd, 2019. If you're not sure if you are a current member just ask us by replying to this email.

Join ISCBC and Save up to $50 on INVASIVES 2019 Registration

Individual membership costs just $40 and by joining you can save up to $50 on Forum registration rates!

Clean Drain Dry Partnership Opportunity

Over the next few months, with the support of the Canadian Council on Invasive Species, ISCBC is looking to partner with groups in BC on providing waterfront signage across the province. Find out more how you can get involved. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact Camille Roberts at [email protected] or (250) 305-1003 for more information.

INVASIVES 2019 Call for Abstracts Deadline: Jan 15!

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 the extended deadline of January 15.

Japanese Beetle Education Opportunities in Vancouver

Japanese beetle is an invasive plant pest that was detected in British Columbia for the first time in 2017 in the False Creek area of Vancouver. The adult beetles attack the flowers, foliage and fruit of more than 250 plant species, while the larvae feed on the roots of turf grass and other plants. Japanese beetle poses serious environmental and economic threats within BC. In 2018, partners including Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, City of Vancouver and the Invasive Species Council of BC collaborated on management efforts to quickly treat and contain the beetle.   

 

ISCBC Is offering Japanese beetle education and outreach opportunities to interested groups. Event options range from casual discussions to more formal presentations and are available in the Vancouver area January - April. Opportunities are still available for events in January! If your company, team, or organization would like to know more about Japanese Beetle and its management in Vancouver contact Nicholas Wong at [email protected] or ( 604) 716-7544 today!