Lillooet Invasive Species Society

Mark Jan 19 🌱 Skate Lillooet is fundraising with West Coast Seeds! Order seeds Jan 19–Feb 9 (delivered mid-March). 40% of every purchase supports local skaters—ice time, coaching & programs.

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#Lillooet #GardenPlanning #PlantWise

Invasive fish introduced at Cultus Lake pose serious threat to salmon, say B.C. conservation officers The conservation service is asking for the public's help to figure out how smallmouth bass got into Cultus Lake in Chilliwack.

Some news from the Lower Mainland: invasive smallmouth bass were illegally introduced into Cultus Lake in Chilliwack, threatening juvenile salmon and endangered Cultus Lake sockeye.

Never release live fish. Report illegal introductions to RAPP: 1-877-952-7277.

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Knock, knock, who's there? B.C. biologists identify unique sounds of 8 fish species There are grunts and growls, knocks and croaks — but the wild sounds detected by a team of British Columbia researchers don't belong to any of the province's famous forest creatures. The noises are made by fish off coastal B.C.

Knock, knock, who's there? B.C. biologists identify unique sounds of 8 fish species

BC remains Zebra & Quagga mussel-free for another year. These invasive mussels cause major ecological and economic damage once established. Strong prevention, monitoring, and #CleanDrainDry efforts are keeping our waters protected. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Seedy Sunday is Feb 22! Join us to celebrate food security & seed saving with this year’s theme: Resilience in Seed Saving. Buy, swap & borrow seeds, chat climate resilience, and enjoy food at Rainshadow Café. Saving seeds = stronger communities + healthier ecosystems.

Happy New Year! Check out these resolutions that will help expand your knowledge and protect our ecosystems from the threat of invasive species. #Resolutions #NewYear #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies

🪲 Spot an unusual insect? Help protect BC’s ecosystems! Some invasive pests threaten plants, forests & farms — early detection is key. Check the regional poster to see priority pests & report sightings via the QR code.
#InvasiveInsects #CitizenScience #ReportInvasives #insects

Earlier this month we spent the day with St'át'imc Government Services exploring invasives like cheatgrass—highly flammable + widespread.

You can remove small patches & replant disturbed soil with natives to reduce fire risk. #FireSmart #invasivespecies

Mud, seeds & plant parts can stick to your 4x4 & gear—then spread invasives to new areas. Before you roll out, clean off your machine!

Protect the trails you love.

#PlayCleanGo #4x4 #InvasiveSpecies #TreadLightly

Scotch Broom is an invasive shrub that fuels wildfires in the Lillooet area. 🌾 Bright yellow blooms, woody stems, spreads fast. Cut in bloom, don’t pull, and replant bare spots. Bag & landfill—don’t compost.

#ScotchBroom #InvasiveSpecies #Lillooet #WildfirePrevention

Blueweed is invasive in the Lillooet area—spreading fast and harming native plants. 🌱 Look for bright blue flowers + hairy stems. Pull before it seeds (wear gloves!), bag & landfill, and clean your gear!
#InvasiveSpecies #Blueweed #Lillooet #BCInvasives #gardening

Big thanks to Pamela Pilling & Annemieke Neufeld at Canadian Tire Kamloops for keeping invasives out of their Garden Centre! They monitor plants, destroy invasives, & educate vendors + customers. True #PlantWise leaders! 🌿 @tnrdinbc.bsky.social

Boating in BC? All watercraft inspection stations are open—stopping is mandatory. Fines up to $690. 🚫🦠 Help stop invasive species like zebra mussels. Practice Clean, Drain, Dry & remove drain plugs before transport. #InvasiveSpecies #Boating #BCLakes #Lillooet #VisitLillooet

Happy Earth Day, Lillooet! 🌎

We’re lucky to live, work, and play in such a beautiful place, surrounded by incredible landscapes and rich ecosystems.

At LRISS, we’re proud to help protect this land, our home, from invasive species so it can stay healthy for future generations.