Projects funded under the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Backgrounder

To help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) in 2023.

The following seven multi-year projects amount to more than $3.7 million in contribution funding to help increase awareness amongst Canadians of the threat of aquatic invasive species, as well as prevent their introduction and spread. 

Funding recipient Province Project description Term/years Funding amount

Grand Council Treaty #3

Ontario (at the Ontario-Manitoba border)

Treaty #3 aquatic invasive species prevention initiative
This project will focus on the promotion of Clean, Drain, Dry and Don't Let It Loose practices, the creation of educational materials, the operation of watercraft decontamination stations, and water sampling for early detection of Zebra Mussels.

2024-25 to 2026-27

$546,356

Huntsman Marine Research Centre

Nova Scotia

Establishing the extent of the invasive Didemnum vexillum (sea vomit) and other marine invasives in the Bay of Fundy through community partnerships
The Huntsman Marine Research Centre will raise awareness among scallop fishers on the presence of Didemnum vexillum (commonly known as Pancake Batter Tunicate or Sea Vomit Tunicate) and other aquatic invasive species. They will conduct surveys and sampling via citizen science, remote operated vehicle (ROV) surveys and environmental DNA sampling.

2024-25 to 2026-27

$749,019

Intervale Associates Inc.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prevention, management, and creating awareness of aquatic invasive species in western Newfoundland
Intervale Associates Inc. will focus on:

  • Outreach and education activities
  • The promotion of Clean, Drain, Dry and Don't Let It Loose practices
  • European Green Crab mitigation and surveys
  • Biofouling organism surveys

2024-25 to 2026-27

$513,891

Maliseet Nation Conservation Council

New Brunswick

Study of the ecology, distribution, and abundance of invasive Black Crappie and Southern White Crayfish in Big Lake, NB and the formulation of a strategy for eradication or long-term management of two populations
The Maliseet Nation Conservation Council will focus on:

  • Black Crappie and Southern White Crayfish removal and research
  • Environmental DNA sampling from Big Lake
  • The development of a long-term management strategy

2024-25 to 2026-27

$295,922

Mi'Kmaq Alsumk Mowimsikik Koqoey Association

Newfoundland and Labrador

Miawpukek First Nation aquatic invasive species prevention
The Mi'Kmaq Alsumk Mowimsikik Koqoey Association will develop an aquatic invasive species awareness campaign in the Bay d'Espoir area, as well as focus on European Green Crab trapping, invasive Tunicate detection, the promotion of Clean, Drain, Dry and Don't Let It Loose practices, citizen science and environmental DNA sampling.

2024-25 to 2026-27

$436,723

North Coast Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society

British Columbia

Early detection and monitoring of European Green Crab in the Skeena River Estuary
The North Coast Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society will focus on European Green Crab monitoring and trapping in priority areas of the Skeena River Estuary.

2024-25 to 2026-27

$740,575

RAPPEL – Co-op de solidarité en protection de l'eau

Quebec

Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in eastern Canadian lakes and rivers through awareness, education and boat decontamination
RAPPEL will focus on the operation of boat washing stations, the promotion of Clean, Drain, Dry practices, and aquatic invasive species education and awareness.

2024-25 to 2026-27

$473,992

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