Invasive Species Blogs
These blogs are about various invasive species that can be found in the Land Between, what harm they cause, how to identify them, how to remove them and who to notify if you find them.
Invasive Plants in The Land Between: Identification, spread avoidance, and more!
By Sarah Reed In an effort to spread awareness this Invasive Species Awareness week, we’re dedicating this blog post to the most common invasive plant species in The Land Between. …
The Humble Muskrat: Is He Disappearing?
Muskrats are often an overlooked species in the Land Between region and are frequently seen as pests. However, muskrats are actually beneficial and have great cultural, ecological, and economic importance. …
Expensive Frogs
The British Columbia taxpayers have paid about $250,000 to fight the invasion of bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) in the Osoyoos region in southern B.C. Estimates for control programs for the entire …
Spongy Moths (LDD/Gypsy Moths) – How can we manage the invasion?
Invasive species are exotic organisms which enter a locality and then dominate/out-compete native species. Many of these invaders have been established for several decades, with the majority of us unable …
What the Phrag?! All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites
Phragmites australis australis, otherwise known as European Common Reed or Invasive Phragmites, is a fast-spreading, perennial aquatic grass found growing in wetlands, shorelines and roadside ditches. This aggressive plant crushes …
HIPPO: The Greatest Threat to Biodiversity
Every time a species goes extinct or is lost from a given area, global biodiversity is irreparably damaged and destabilized. Specific causes of losses to biodiversity are varied, but the …
Clogging the Lakes: Eurasian Watermilfoil
Understanding Eurasian Watermilfoil: What is it, How Did it Get Here, What are its Impacts, and What Can We Do to Prevent its Spread? What is Eurasian Watermilfoil? Eurasian Watermilfoil …
Be Fish Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing
For many of us, casting a line out on a calm lake sounds like the perfect way to spend a late summer’s evening. Avid anglers are no strangers to waking …
Recreational Boating and the Environment: Tips and Tricks for Environmentally Conscious Boating
A day out on the boat is a good way to unwind and relax, but did you know recreational boating may have a significant impact on the marine environment around …