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Signage Request: Invasive Species Signage | Submit by March 31
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) has just received funding from the Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) to distribute another 200 CDD signs to places in BC with either no signs or outdated signage.
The Invasive Species Council is asking for input to:
Determine if there is a need for signage.
Seek requests for signage.
ISCBC's goal is to expand the messaging of these best practices for preventing the spread of invasive species to help protect the ecosystems of our province.
Attached in the link below is to determine a signage request form to determine which signs are needed and where they will be placed.
Note: The updated deadline for signage requests is March 31st, and there is no limit on the signage you can request.
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) has just received funding from the Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) to distribute another 200 CDD signs to places in BC with either no signs or outdated signage.
The Invasive Species Council is asking for input to:
Determine if there is a need for signage.
Seek requests for signage.
ISCBC's goal is to expand the messaging of these best practices for preventing the spread of invasive species to help protect the ecosystems of our province.
Attached in the link below is to determine a signage request form to determine which signs are needed and where they will be placed. This is a FREE initiative (installation not covered).
Note: The updated deadline for signage requests is March 31st, and there is no limit on the signage you can request.
Invasive-Wise Tourism Training & Support Program
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) has partnered with a group of tourism operators across B.C. to pilot the new Invasive-Wise Tourism program, a training and support program for B.C.’s tourism industry. The program includes an eLearning course, print, and digital resources for staff and clients, support from ISCBC, and a recognition program.
Learn More & Become an Invasive-Wise Tourism Partner →
Tourism staff are invited to take part in a complimentary eLearning course developed for the tourism industry, which increases awareness of invasive species and identifies practical steps to prevent their spread.
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) has partnered with a group of tourism operators across B.C. to pilot the new Invasive-Wise Tourism program, a training and support program for B.C.’s tourism industry. The program includes an eLearning course, print, and digital resources for staff and clients, support from ISCBC, and a recognition program.
The overall goal of the program is to protect species at risk and B.C.’s rich biodiversity from the threats of invasive species by focusing on high-risk pathways such as movement by tourists, anglers, boaters, floatplanes, and recreationists.
Learn More & Become an Invasive-Wise Tourism Partner →
Invasive Species E-Learning Course
Tourism staff are invited to take part in a complimentary eLearning course developed for the tourism industry, which increases awareness of invasive species and identifies practical steps to prevent their spread.
By the end of the course, staff will understand:
The impacts of invasive species on BC’s environment, economy, and the tourism industry
The connections between tourism activities and invasive species
Simple actions to take to prevent the spread of invasive species
