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Category: Invasive Species

  • Common Wetland Invasives

    Common Wetland Invasives

    In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025, the B.C. Wildlife Federation is highlighting the growing threat of invasive species in B.C.’s wetlands. Since 1996, the BCWF has been a leader in wetland conservation, working to protect, restore, and spread the word about these critical ecosystems across the province. Wetlands play a crucial role…

  • Whirling Disease — A Threat to B.C.’s Fish and Freshwater Ecosystems  

    Whirling Disease — A Threat to B.C.’s Fish and Freshwater Ecosystems  

    Invasive species can have devastating impacts on B.C.’s freshwater ecosystems, threatening fish populations, altering habitats, and compromising water quality. One of the most concerning emerging threats is whirling disease, a microscopic parasite that affects juvenile salmonid fish, including trout and whitefish.  For National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025, the B.C. Wildlife Federation is bringing attention to whirling disease,…

  • Invasive Mussels — An Immediate and Preventable Threat 

    Invasive Mussels — An Immediate and Preventable Threat 

    Invasive species pose a serious risk to B.C.’s lakes and rivers, with the potential to disrupt entire ecosystems. Among the most destructive are zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), which spread rapidly, damaging aquatic habitats, fisheries, and water systems.] For years, the BCWF has advocated for protections against these invasive mussels,…

  • From Forage to Foe — The Environmental Impact of Reed Canarygrass Invasion

    From Forage to Foe — The Environmental Impact of Reed Canarygrass Invasion

    For over a decade, Dr. Catherine Tarasoff has been working to mitigate the impacts of invasive species in British Columbia. Equipped with a PhD in Weed Science (otherwise known as Crop Science) from Oregon State University, Dr. Tarasoff’s expertise highlights the necessity of knowledge-driven management strategies to combat these ecological threats. One particular focus has…