Invasive species may be alien to the local environment- but they don’t come from outer space!
They were transported here, often by well-meaning but unaware individuals… and they come with consequences.
This is Invasive Species Awareness Week, or “ISAW” for short.
Take the time to check out the following links to understand the threat that invasive species pose to lands and waters in Canada.
http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/
https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/learn/
By Rick Stow