Not all green is good: interview with the Squamish Chief
We were recently contacted by Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Indigenous & civic affairs reporter at...
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BTW: “Big Taproot Win” for Biodiversity
The Banish Burdock program was recently featured on the Invasive Species Council of BC’s...
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Wildflower preservation make the news
While the wildflower season is ending, Sea to Sky locals can help preserve them for seasons to...
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SSISC receives Community Prosperity Fund support
The Whistler Community Foundation (WCF) recently announced the recipients of the grants they...
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Radio Canada interviews SSISC
Radio Canada Features Interview with SSISC’s Claude-Anne...
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Mica Anguita Shares Good News and More
In a recent Pique Newsmagazine article, SSISC’s Executive Director, Mica...
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In the News: SSISC writes for Naturespeak
Our ever-talented Communications and Outreach Manager, Claude-Anne...
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Welcoming Mica Anguita
SSISC are overjoyed to welcome Mica Anguita into the role of Executive...
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ED Turnover Makes the News
SSISC’s beloved Executive Director, Clare Greenberg, is moving on to new...
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Banish Burdock featured as case study for stewardship inspiration
SSISC is honoured to be featured in the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s...
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Flexing our monitoring ‘mussels’
Pique Newsmagazine recently covered the return of invasive mussel monitoring to...
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The Crab Team: A look back at SSISC’s story from creation to crustacean
Since our founding in 2009, the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council has grown...
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Burdock’s Biggest Hater Writes All About It
The Chair of SSISC’s Board of Directors, Leslie Anthony, recently authored...
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Rose Park weed pull makes the news
On Earth Day (April 22), we invited the Squamish nature-loving community...
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Invasive species get air time – en français!
Invasive species recently got some air time on Radio Canada, the French...
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Mountain Bikers Can Be Stewards Too
Thank you to Wellness Almanac for the opportunity to guest post on their...
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Earth Day Inspiration: Squamish students tackle invasive species
On Earth Day, the Squamish Chief published an article about an invasive species...
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With Great Flowers Come Great Responsibility
Thanks to the Whistler Naturalists, we recently had the chance to contribute to...
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Squamish Community Foundation: Learning about Invasive Species Monitoring in the Howe Sound
The Squamish Community Foundation Chair, Suzie Soman, and Executive Director, Karen...
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Squamish Reporter: SSISC to monitor Howe Sound for European Green Crab
This summer, SSISC trained 9 volunteers to help us monitor for European Green Crab in Howe...
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Offenders on the Loose: Pemberton’s 5 Worst Weeds—A Guest Post for the Wellness Almanac
Not all invasive plants are created equal! Indeed, SSISC has identified 5 invasive plants that...
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Friendly Vs. Invasive Plants: What is the Difference? — A Guest Post for the Wellness Almanac
We get it, it’s confusing (and overwhelming!) to learn plant lingo. But we’re here...
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Fighting Invasives, Fueled by Caffeine
This year, we’ve certainly been reminded of the wonders of community. Indeed, during 19...
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Responsible Gardening: 7 Red Flags – A Guest Post for the Wellness Almanac
Are you an avid gardener? Chronic plant shopper? Conservation enthusiast? None of the above?...
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Looking Back On A Surprisingly Strong 2020
Pique Newsmagazine recently published an article about the work that we accomplished during the...
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Whistler Goldfish Problem Makes the News
Goldfish and Koi have been spotted in Alta Lake, Jordan Creek (between Alpha and Nita Lakes) and...
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Thanks to Canadian Outback Rafting for Participating in Clean, Drain, Dry!
SSISC would like to personally thank Canadian Outback Rafting in Squamish for helping us reach...
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The Fight Against Invasive Plants Resumes
With the warm(er) days returning, the SSISC Field Crew is returning to work conducting...
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Planting the Seed of Spring in Squamish
SSISC was recently in the news in the Squamish Chief, as the local newspaper published a piece...
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Play, Clean, Go Messaging Shared at the Mountain Biking Tourism Symposium
SSISC recently had the honour of presenting on a panel at the Mountain Biking Tourism Symposium...
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Concerns Over Knapweed Spraying in Whistler Addressed in Pique Newsmagazine
Pique Newsmagazine published an article about SSISC’s herbicide spraying in Whistler, more...
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Invasive Species Organization Seeks Volunteers for Whistler Valley Trail Project
Adopt-A-Trail is back for the second year running and a recent article published by the Pique...
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One of These Things is not Like the Others
A recent spotting of the invasive Brown Bullhead Catfish has SSISC featured in an article...
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Weed of the Week – Orange Hawkweed
The last segment in our Weed of the Week series highlights the invasive plant Orange Hawkweed...
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SSISC Identifies Sites Requiring Treatment Along CN Railway
SSISC was recently featured in Pique Newsmagazine for identifying sites of invasive species...
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Emerald Neighbourhood Clean Up
SSISC was recently featured in the Letters to the Editor of the Pique Newsmagazine, as a thank...
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Weed of the Week – Scentless Chamomile
Our new Weed of the Week is Scentless Chamomile, an invasive plant with odourless, daisy-like...
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Weed of the Week – Oxeye Daisy
The most recent edition of Weed of the Week features Oxeye Daisy, an invasive plant not to be...
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Weed of the Week – Common Burdock
The Wellness Almanac, the online community almanac for Pemberton, Lil’wat, SLRD Area C and...
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Thanks to the Wellness Almanac for Giving Invasives Their 5 Minutes of Fame!
SSISC would like to personally thank the Wellness Almanac for helping us get communities in the...
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Weed of the Week – Canada Thistle
Our first Weed of the Week is Canada Thistle, an invasive plant that is not actually from...
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SSISC Takes Over the Wellness Almanac’s Instagram Account!
SSISC did a takeover of the Wellness Almanac’s Instagram account during this month of May...
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Is Your Garden Free of Invasive Plants?
When you go to plant some new additions to your garden this spring, please inspect your garden...
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Boot Brush Stations at Local Trailheads
As part of the Play Clean Go campaign, SSISC worked with BC Parks to have information signs and...
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Goldfish Infestation in Pinecrest Lake
SSISC was recently alerted by the Pinecrest Lake Stewardship Society to the presence of invasive...
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Purple Loosestrife Found in the Squamish Estuary
SSISC recently found Purple Loosestrife in the Squamish Estuary, and used a press release to...
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SSISC Program Featured in The Wellness Almanac
The Wellness Almanac, a community publication for Pemberton, Lil’wat, SLRD Area C and...
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Pemberton’s 5 Worst Weeds
The Winds of Change, the Community Almanach from Pemberton, Lil’wat, SLRD Area C and...
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Naturespeak: The people vs. the plants
SSISC’s very own Micaela Anguita was recently featured in a Naturespeak article in Pique...
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Provincial Support in the Fight Against Invasive Species
Pique Newsmagazine recently reported that SSISC had secured a two-year grant worth $116,000 from...
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The Aliens Among Us
The Aliens Among Us – How Invasive Species are Transforming the Planet and Ourselves Local...
Read MoreSLRD Has Weed-whacking Proposals
Proposed Bylaws would pour tens of thousands into clamping down on invasive plants Read the...
Read MoreNaturespeak: Bugs Battle Invasive Plants
Bugs Battle Invasive Plants Take a look at this week’s Pique Newsmagazine to read an...
Read MoreSupporting the Fight Against Invasive Species
Supporting the Fight Against Invasive Species – CFOW Grants Help connect Whistler Read the...
Read MoreReleased Goldfish Becoming Invasive Species – Japanese Knotweed Continues to Survive as do other Intruders
Released Goldfish Becoming Invasive Species – Japanese Knotweed Continues to Survive as do other...
Read MoreNaturespeak: Don’t Let it Loose!
Have you spotted the Invasive Goldfish in Whistler’s Millar’s pond or Alta Lake? To...
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Province awards $58K to fight invasives in Sea to Sky
Province awards $58K to fight invasives in Sea to Sky Read this article from the Pique...
Read MoreHave you seen a massive bullfrog in Squamish?
Have you seen a massive bullfrog in Squamish? Read this article from the Squamish Chief to find...
Read MoreKnot in my backyard Part II: Swarming
Knot in my backyard Part II: Swarming By Leslie Anthony, Pique Newsmagazine, October 08, 2015...
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Naturespeak: Dumping garden waste not as eco-friendly as you might think
Naturespeak: Dumping garden waste not as eco-friendly as you might think Breanne Johnson...
Read MoreKnot in my backyard Part I: Item 34
Knot in my backyard Part I: Item 34 By Leslie Anthony, Pique Newsmagazine, October 01...
Read MoreNon-profits host event to connect Whistlerites to natural world, inspire eco-action
Non-profits host event to connect Whistlerites to natural world, inspire eco-action: Crafty By...
Read MoreLearn about non-native plants and animals during Invasive Species Action Month
Learn about non-native plants and animals during Invasive Species Action Month: Sea to Sky...
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Raising awareness during Invasive Species Week
Raising awareness during Invasive Species Week: Two Whistler events planned to mark the week...
Read MoreCFOW announces 2015 grant recipients
CFOW announces 2015 grant recipients: Sea to sky Invasive species council one of...
Read MoreBC Hydro committed to re-vegetation amidst concerns over Lost Lake clear-cut
BC Hydro committed to re-vegetation amidst concerns over Lost Lake clear-cut: Electric utility...
Read MoreLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor THANKS TO CFOW Clare O’Brien, Pique Newsmagazine...
Read MoreFeature story: Guardians at the gate
Guardians at the gate (Feature Story) The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council has evolved from a...
Read MoreNaturespeak: At war with invasive aliens
Naturespeak: At war with invasive aliens By Kiran Pal-Pross, Pique Newsmagazine, August 14...
Read MoreA frog for the killing
A frog for the killing: Amphibians may be declining worldwide, but Canada’s largest...
Read MoreSea to Sky Invasive Species Council receives funds
Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council receives funding from CFOW’s Environmental Legacy Fund June...
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Raising awareness during Invasive Species Week
Raising awareness during Invasive Species Week Two Whistler events planned to mark the week, and...
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Kathy Barnett luncheon brings in $10,000
Kathy Barnett luncheon brings in $10,000: Eleven young women get life-changing mentoring...
Read MoreShana Murray and Clare O’Brien granted Kathy Barnett Memorial funds
Shana Murray and Clare O’Brien granted Kathy Barnett Memorial funds: Recipients plan to...
Read MoreNew bylaw praised by conservation supporters
New bylaw praised by conservation supporters: Regulation will give RMOW new tools for...
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Municipal staff proposes new environmental protection bylaw
Municipal staff proposes new environmental protection bylaw Bylaw to protect resort streams...
Read MoreKnotweed drives up DOS bills
Knotweed drives up DOS bills Request for $350K to battle invasive plant forwarded to budget...
Read MoreInvasive species crews fighting corridor-wide battle
Invasive species crews fighting corridor-wide battle Focus in Whistler is on Yellow Flag Iris...
Read MoreSSISC receives $29K grant
SSISC receives $29K grant Invasive species group AGM planned next week Squamish Chief, April 18...
Read MorePesticide Okayed For Invasive Species
Pesticide Okayed For Invasive Species Alison Taylor, Pique Newsmagazine, October 18, 2012...
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CN joins fight against Japanese knotweed
CN joins fight against Japanese knotweed: Eradication program targeted invasive plants Cathryn...
Read MoreBanishing blackberries
Banishing blackberries: Squamish residents pull together to tackle invasive plant species...
Read MoreLandscapers join invasive plants battle
Landscapers join invasive plants battle: Box stores still selling invasive plants, says SSISC...
Read MoreKnotweed eradication program launched
Knotweed eradication program launched: Chemical applications in Squamish area a necessary evil...
Read MoreWork begins on treating invasive Japanese knotweed
Work begins on treating invasive Japanese knotweed on public land in Sea to Sky...
Read More15 companies learn about invasive species control
15 companies learn about invasive species control Kristina Swerhun, Squamish Reporter, June 23...
Read MoreSecure Your Home and Garden From Unwanted Intruders
Secure Your Home and Garden From Unwanted Intruders Ten steps to keeping invasive species at bay...
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Stopping the spread of invasives
Stopping the spread of invasives: Local governments, partners to share updates at the SSISC AGM...
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Have invasive Plants on your property?
Have invasive Plants on your property? Help is here Gagandeep Ghuman, Squamish Reporter, March...
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Invasive species council announces rebate program
Invasive species council announces rebate program Pilot project has incentives for private...
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Funding helping to wipe out invasive species
Funding helping to wipe out invasive species: Pique leads drive for donations to the CFOW with...
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Common burdock and its not-so-common effects
Common burdock and its not-so-common effects Squamish Chief, August 19, 2011...
Read MoreScotch broom: an unwelcome invader
Scotch broom: an unwelcome invader Squamish Chief, August 12, 2011...
Read MoreWatch out for the Japanese knotweed
Watch out for the Japanese knotweed Squamish Chief, July 22, 2011...
Read MoreInvasive species council launches summer programs
Invasive species council launches summer programs Pique Newsmagazine, July 1, 2011...
Read MoreInvasive species tour, weed pull set
Invasive species tour, weed pull set Squamish Chief, July 1, 2011...
Read MoreInvasive species certification workshops planned
Invasive species certification workshops planned Squamish Chief, April 29, 2011...
Read MoreInvasive species certification launched
Invasive species certification launched: Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council launching pilot...
Read MorePublic asked to identify invasive species
Public asked to identify invasive species Public consultation will run until March 7 Susan...
Read MoreInvasive Species Council to focus on public education
Invasive Species Council to focus on public education: Findings in Squamish and Whistler show...
Read MoreHorticulture forum creates consensus
Horticulture forum creates consensus 50 participants discuss horticulture industry’s role...
Read MoreElementary kids revive estuary land
Elementary kids revive estuary land Students travel to an outdoor classroom to learn through...
Read MoreSea to Sky resolutions get mixed UBCM reception: Invasive species, recycling pass; snow tires voted down
Sea to Sky resolutions get mixed UBCM reception: Invasive species, recycling pass; snow tires...
Read MoreInvasive species SWAT team assembled
Invasive species SWAT team assembled Pique Newsmagazine October 8, 2010...
Read MoreSea to Sky communities bringing resolutions to UBCM
Sea to Sky communities bringing resolutions to UBCM Pique Newsmagazine Jesse Ferreras October 1...
Read MoreInvasive Species Council gets down to business: Crew hired to remove invasive species throughout the corridor
Invasive Species Council gets down to business: Crew hired to remove invasive species throughout...
Read MorePest plants know no borders: Invasive species council to share research at first annual meeting
Pest plants know no borders: Invasive species council to share research at first annual meeting...
Read MoreFunding considered to mitigate invasive species risks
Funding considered to mitigate invasive species risks Squamish Chief March 12, 2010...
Read MoreQuest lecture series welcomes Princeton professor
Quest lecture series welcomes Princeton professor Squamish Chief March 12, 2010...
Read MoreThanks for the hand
Thanks for the hand Squamish Chief October 30, 2009...
Read MoreCommunity weed-pulling comes to Squamish
Community weed-pulling comes to Squamish Squamish Chief October 16, 2009...
Read MoreGrants fight invasive species: Contractors hired to control weeds in gravel pits, along roads
Grants fight invasive species: Contractors hired to control weeds in gravel pits, along roads...
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On the lookout for invasive species: Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council to coordinate efforts through corridor
On the lookout for invasive species: Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council to coordinate efforts...
Read MoreGroup to deal with invasive species: Local volunteers sought for new Sea to Sky environmental council
Group to deal with invasive species: Local volunteers sought for new Sea to Sky environmental...
Read MoreKristina Swerhun: Invasive species threaten biodiversity in Sea to Sky corridor
Kristina Swerhun: Invasive species threaten biodiversity in Sea to Sky corridor Georgia...
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