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National Invasive Species Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Invasive Species Resources

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Aquatic Invasive Species

Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Avian Pox in Alberta (Oct 2011) (PDF | 1.5 MB)
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (Canada). Fish and Wildlife.
See also: Wildlife Diseases in Alberta for more fact sheets
B.C. Frogwatch - Bullfrog (PDF | 142 KB)
British Columbia Ministry of Environment (Canada).
See also: Amphibians in B.C. for more resources
Biological Synopsis of the Asian Shore Crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus (2012) (PDF | 871 KB)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Centre of Expertise for Aquatic Risk Assessment.
Biological Synopsis of the Rusty Crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) (2010) (PDF | 856 KB)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Central and Arctic Region.
Canadian Manuscript Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2923.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (Canada).
Canadian Ballast Water Program

Transport Canada.

Canadian Plant Health Council Launched (Oct 12, 2018)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Collaboration between Canadian governments, industry, academia and other partners in plant health is essential to protect our resources from new and emerging risks, drive innovation and ensure that Canadian industry remains competitive and sustainable. Plant health partners in Canada are pleased to announce the establishment of the Canadian Plant Health Council – fulfilling a multi-partner commitment to collaboratively implement the Plant and Animal Health Strategy for Canada. The Canadian Plant Health Council will address priorities for the plant health sector, working together on preventive approaches and activities to protect forests, agriculture and other plants from pests, diseases and other risks.

Crops and Irrigation - Weeds
Government of Saskatchewan.
Dogwood Anthracnose (Discula destructiva) in Ontario (2001)

Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.

Dutch Elm Disease
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (Canada).
Emerald Ash Borer
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Canada).
Fact Sheet: European Water Chestnut (PDF | 464 KB)

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (Canada).

See also: Invasive Species Fact Sheets for more resources
First Case of Whirling Disease in Canada (Aug 25, 2016)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Whirling Disease in fish in Johnson Lake in Banff National Park. This is the first case of whirling disease in Canada. The federal and provincial governments will work together to develop an appropriate response plan as additional information about the disease situation is confirmed.
Forest Invasive Alien Species
Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.
Forest Invasive Alien Species - Asian Longhorned Beetle
Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.
Forest Invasive Alien Species - Beech Bark Disease
Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.
Forest Invasive Alien Species - Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle

Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.

Forest Invasive Alien Species - Butternut Canker
Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.
Forest Invasive Alien Species - Chestnut Blight
Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.