Blog Category Sustainability

Phragmites (phragmites australis) is an aggressive tall grass that was identified as Canada’s ‘worst’ invasive plant in 2005 by researchers at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Phragmites can survive in disturbed habitats, in water, alongside the water’s edge and on dry…

Protecting the environment against invasive species is a big job. One of the hardest challenges is catching new species when they arrive, and making sure everyone knows about them – both organizations and the public. Luckily, you can make a…

Did you know that Ontario’s Conservation Authorities do a lot more than just providing access to nature for people to enjoy? We also have teams working on environmental science that help to understand and protect the nature which sustains us…

One of the most important frontiers in the fight against invasive species is preventing them from getting here in the first place! Preventing the spread of many of these species is quite a challenge. Some plants are introduced deliberately, although…

It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)! ISAW takes place each year during the last week of February to raise awareness about invasive species. What is an invasive species? Why are they bad? How can we manage them? This is your…

Your Christmas tree may be shining brightly now, but have you ever wondered where your tree ends up after it goes curbside in the new year? Did you know it could contribute to a water quality and habitat improvement project…