It’s official! The province of BC has proclaimed and declared that the month of May 2016 shall be known as “ Invasive Species Action Month”. Are you a boater? Gardener? Own an aquarium? Love to mountain bike, hike or jump on an ATV? There are a number of simple actions YOU can take this May in order to stop the spread and introduction of invasive species. Click on the weeks below to get tips on how you can make a difference.
The month is broken down into the following themes:
- Week 1: Invasive Animals, Don’t Let it Loose, focus on pet & aquarium trade.
- Week 2: Invasive Plants, PlantWise & Grow me Instead, focus on gardeners.
- Week 3: Play, Clean ,Go, focus on outdoor recreationalists.
- Week 4: Aquatics: Clean Drain Dry, focus on water enthusiasits.
Province of British Columbia Invasive Species Action Month Proclamation