Funded projects under the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation

Newfoundland and Labrador

Notre Dame Bay European Green Crab mitigation project

This project will focus on the control of European Green Crab (EGC) in Notre Dame Bay. Education and outreach will be used to:

• Help the public learn to identify EGC.
• Provide information on national campaigns such as “clean, drain, dry” and “don’t let it loose”.
• Reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species.

2 years

$174,200

Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee

New Brunswick

Developing a coordinated response to Eurasian Water Milfoil management in New Brunswick

The Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee will help implement a strong public education campaign to curb the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly Leafed Pond Weed. They will also create a monitoring protocol for the tracking of these species, a mitigation policy, promotional tools, an engagement and communication plan, and a mitigation monitoring plan for the Kennebecasis.

2 years

$94,883

Lax Kw’alaams Fishing Enterprises Ltd.

British Columbia

Lax Kw'alaams European Green Crab project: Early detection collaboration on the North Coast of British Columbia

This project will support the development of a First Nations’ led early-detection and monitoring program for European Green Crab (EGC) on the North Coast of British Columbia. In collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, an EGC monitoring program will be developed. Data from this program will be used to prevent the establishment of EGC on the North Coast of British Columbia.

2 years

$120,000

Metlakatla Stewardship Society

British Columbia

European Green Crab tracking and eradication on Metlakatla Territory

The Metlakatla Stewardship Society will support a monitoring program for European Green Crab (EGC) on the North Coast of British Columbia. The project involves collaboration between the Metlakatla Stewardship Society, North Coast First Nations, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to identify and prioritize suitable EGC sampling sites on the North Coast. This project will also:

• Coordinate early detection, monitoring, and response activities amongst partners.
• Include outreach with communities and harvesters on the North Coast.
• Provide educational materials on how to identify and report the presence of EGC.

2 years

$120,000

Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan Association

Saskatchewan

Aquatic invasive species early detection, rapid response and outreach in Saskatchewan

This project will address the threat of Flowering Rush through field work, outreach, and communication with stakeholders such as landowners and regional park operators to increase local capacity for early detection of this aquatic invasive species.

2 years

$238,920

New Brunswick Invasive Species Council

New Brunswick

Provincial-scale Zebra Mussel meeting

The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council will organize and facilitate a daylong meeting with government officials, academia, and other interested stakeholders to discuss the current situation of Zebra Mussels in New Brunswick. The meeting aims to increase stakeholder and rights holder awareness, knowledge, and ownership of Zebra Mussel prevention and management in the province.

1 year

$27,500

PEI Invasive Species Council

Prince Edward Island

Protection through partnerships: A strategic approach to addressing the threats of aquatic invasive species on Prince Edward Island

This project focuses on developing awareness and outreach activities, an early detection and response framework for priority species, information sharing with the public and stakeholders, and best management practices tailored to specific species.

3 years

$196,917

Société d’Aménagement de la Rivière Madawaska

New Brunswick

Monitoring and detecting aquatic invasive species in the Wolastoq watershed, upstream of Grand Falls in northwestern New Brunswick

The Société d’Aménagement de la Rivière Madawaska will help develop a surveillance network within the Wolastoq hydrogeographic region to ensure preventative detection and proper management of aquatic invasive species. They will also pursue outreach and engagement with local communities, the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, municipalities, and industries in an effort to promote good aquatic invasive species practices.

2 years

$76,000