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Phragmites Fighters

Win Back Our Wild!

Phragmites australis is an invasive species of reed that arrived in Canada from Europe in the early 1920s. This reed is a vigorous grower which often out-competes native wetland species, like cattails, and reduces the habitat for all our native wetland species. In addition, they greatly alter the aesthetics of a landscape and reduce visibility by growing over 5 meters tall! Although it is "pretty" it is highly disruptive and degrades our natural ecosystems.

Learn how to identify this species and prevent it from invading your lake by becoming a Phrag Fighter! 

Thank you for your interest in helping to save our aquatic biodiversity!

Are you seeing billowy reeds, but aren't sure if they are Phragmites? Do not worry! Our training workshops will provide you with all the information that you need to become an expert at Phrag surveying and removal.

Everyone who wishes to volunteer must fill out the Workshop Sign-Up Form (including returning volunteers)

Phragmites is an invasive and aggressive plant that is threatening much of the aquatic biodiversity in southern Ontario...but it can be controlled.

There are two ways that you can volunteer as a Phrag Fighter:

  1. Survey your area and report any Phragmities stands you discover
  2. Join us in the field and to help remove Phragmities in-person. If you are interested, you can participate in both!

Teaming up to fight phragmites is fun and rewarding. We offer online tools to teach you what to do and what not to do, how to report your findings to us, and we offer ongoing support with our team.

Register as a Phrag Fighter

Training Modules

NOTE: THERE ARE DANGERS IN THESE ACTIVITIES. BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES YOUR ARE ACCEPTING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE. 

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MANDATORY Safety training and quizzes

Field Resources and Print Outs

Surveying Protocol
Removal Protocol
Phragmites Identification Guide
Percent Cover Estimation Sheet for surveying

Learn more about invasive species by reading our blogs!

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Invasive Plants in The Land Between: Identification, spread avoidance, and more!

February 21, 2024

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. …

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The Humble Muskrat: Is He Disappearing?

March 1, 2023

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.  …

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American Bull Frog

Expensive Frogs

June 13, 2022

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 …

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Spongy Moths (LDD/Gypsy Moths) – How can we manage the invasion?

July 6, 2021

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 …

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What the Phrag?! All You Need to Know About Invasive Phragmites

January 28, 2021

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 …

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HIPPO: The Greatest Threat to Biodiversity

December 1, 2020

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 …

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Clogging the Lakes: Eurasian Watermilfoil

November 27, 2020

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 …

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Be Fish Friendly: Tips and Tricks for Responsible Recreational Fishing

July 14, 2020

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 …

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Recreational Boating and the Environment: Tips and Tricks for Environmentally Conscious Boating

July 16, 2019

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 …

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Ontario Burdened with Invasive Species: Tips and Tricks for Managing Invasive Species in The Land Between

July 3, 2019

Did you know Ontario has the highest amount of invasive species across Canada? Dozens of invasive species have infiltrated our lakes, rivers, and forests, putting our native species and the …

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P.O. Box 1368, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
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We respectfully acknowledge that The Land Between is located within Williams Treaty 20 Mississauga Anishinaabeg territory and Treaty 61 Robinson-Huron treaty territory, in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We respectfully acknowledge that these First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.

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