EDDMapS Alberta -- Invasive Plant Mapping in Alberta, Canada
University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
EDDMapS Alberta, the Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System for Alberta, is an innovative web-based mapping tool which can be used to document the distribution of targeted invasive plants across Alberta, and help identify the leading edge of new infestations. Volunteers can learn how to collect data on invasive plants, and enter the data into EDDMapS Alberta through a web-based data entry form. The intent is to empower the public to become actively involved, in order to more effectively slow the spread of harmful invasive plants, and reduce their environmental and economic damage.

United States and Canada Sign Amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement: Agreement will protect the health of the largest freshwater system in the world (Sep 7, 2012)
Environment Canada.
The U.S. and Canada signed an accord to protect the Great Lakes, the world's largest freshwater system. The agreement, last updated in 1987, addresses critical health issues in the Great Lakes region and is a model of binational cooperation to protect water quality. See Great Lakes ifnormation from Environment Canada for more information.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Breeding Successfully in Ontario (Aug 15, 2012)
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
As an update to our reports of homeowner finds of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), we have now found conclusive evidence that this invasive alien pest has established itself in Ontario. Several life stages of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), including eggs, nymphs, and adults have been collected over the last few weeks in a homeowner garden and a wildlife sanctuary in Hamilton, ON. There have been unconfirmed reports of BMSB in other locations OMAFRA and the University of Guelph have ongoing surveys for BMSB in field crops across the province; to date, the pest has not been detected in any crop.

Ontario Releases Plan to Combat Invasive Species (Jul 3, 2012)
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Ontario has developed a plan to combat invasive species in order to protect the province's environment and its economy. The Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan (PDF | 2.89 MB) outlines Ontario's approach to the prevention, early detection, and rapid response to new invasive species and the effective management of existing invasive species like round goby, zebra mussels and the emerald ash borer. Several ministries will work together under the plan to ensure threats to the province's biodiversity and its economy are dealt with as effectively as possible.

Harper Government Protects the Great Lakes from Asian Carp (May 28, 2012)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The Government of Canada will make a significant investment to protect Canada’s Great Lakes from the threat of Asian carp. This new funding totalling $17.5 million will be allocated over the next five years to four key activities: Prevention, early warning, rapid response, and management and control.