It is all over Nova Scotia. Imported to North America around 1886 as an ornamental garden plant, it has had a lot of time to establish itself.

⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction. #DontLetItLoose

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📣The 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum agenda is live!

🎟In-person ticket sales have ended, but there is still time to reserve your spot to attend virtually! Visit tinyurl.com/mwnh8t9k between now and Wednesday to register for free.

‼️Registration for in-person attendance at the 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum closes TOMORROW NIGHT!

Virtual attendance registration will remain open until the 26th. Reserve your FREE tickets today!

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Join us at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography on Thursday, February 27th for our annual Invasive Species Forum! Details and registration coming soon 🪲🤩🌿

Still trying to come up with a New Year's resolution? Visit nsinvasives.ca to learn more about these six easy ones you can start implementing today!

🔥 Buy Local Burn Local
🐰 Don't Let it Loose
🌷 Plant Wise
💧 Clean Drain Dry
🥾 Play Clean Go
❗️ Report Invasive Species

This summer we set up our decontamination unit at a visitor information centre in Digby, Nova Scotia. We were there to inspect and decontaminate watercraft arriving on the ferry from New Brunswick.

This summer our team and some wonderful volunteers pulled dog-strangling vine from one of two sites we are managing. The plants are being solarised in these bags before being securely disposed next year.