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The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is committed to protecting Alberta from the impacts of invasive species.

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[AISC @ABInvasives]

SAVE THE DATE!📅 The Annual Conference is returning to Olds College on March 3 & 4, 2027! 🎉

Get ready to dig into two days of invasive species knowledge, fresh ideas, networking & plenty of opportunities to connect with folks working to protect Alberta’s landscapes and waters!

[AISC @ABInvasives]

2⃣ job postings in 2⃣days?!

We're looking for an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator:
-#AB-based with travel throughout the province
-Full-time position combining field/office work
-Funding until Dec 2027 with potential for extension

Details: https://t.co/C5HotUbJz6

[AISC @ABInvasives]

WE'RE HIRING!!🚨

The AISC is looking to CATCH🎣 an Aquatic Invasive Species Lead:
-Full-time position combining field and office work
-Based in Edmonton area
-Funding secured until March 2029

Check out the details: https://t.co/0OLfUqJhbx

[AISC @ABInvasives]

World’s best bosses?☕ We call them AISC Board Members!

We're looking for new Board Members from:
🔹2 Industry
🔹2 Indivduals/Academia
🔹1 Gov of Alberta
🔹1 Other Gov (Indigenous, federal, municipal, etc.)

🔶Deadline: December 1🔶
Form here: https://t.co/un7nddDWxK

[AISC @ABInvasives]

Join us for the AISC’s Fall 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)!
📅December 8, 2026
⏰1–3 PM
📍Room 1024, main floor, Land Sciences Building at Olds College
💻Or join virtually through Zoom! Details to follow.
🎟️Registration is FREE!

👉 Register for free: https://t.co/UrM3DPFzLE

[AISC @ABInvasives]

Class will be in session!📚 Save the date for AISC’s Pre-Conference Workshop on March 2, 2027!
📍Olds College
🗓️Registration opens January 4!
🍽️Breaks & meal service included
💚Discounted registration for AISC 2027 Members

👉Workshop details: https://t.co/yHtwEGdKw2

[AISC @ABInvasives]

#Invasivespecies are here to HAUNT more than your Halloween!👻

These aren't just ghost stories, these species can CREEP into natural areas, SCARE native species & leave impacts that cause NIGHTMARES

See something? Say something!
👻Snap a pic
👻Report to the free EDDMapS app

[AISC @ABInvasives]

@4kdemaere @mdofranchlandag @ABDanielleSmith Rat on rats! 🚫🐀

[MD of Ranchland Ag Department @mdofranchlandag]

Keep rats out of Alberta! We present some information from @ABInvasives on the threat of rats and what you can do about them. For more information visit the AISC website: https://t.co/F6uCtClkE2
#pestcontrol #alberta #ratonrats

[AISC @ABInvasives]

🔥ALL THE HEAT W/O THE HITCHHIKERS!🪵

Firewood can carry invasive insects & diseases putting Alberta’s trees at risk!

During #FirewoodMonth:
🪵Don't move firewood more than 80km from where you buy it
🔍Inspect wood for holes, eggs or insects
🚗Leave leftover firewood behind

[AISC @ABInvasives]

A clean finish to the 2026 season!💦🏆

Our 5 CD3 watercraft cleaning stations are now closed for the season but these free-to-use tools were put to work:
🌬️1,500+ air uses to dry out water
🧹400 vacuum uses
🌿300 tong uses to pull off weeds
🧽100+ brush uses to scrub watercraft

[AISC @ABInvasives]

Day ’n’ nite…🎶report those rats & wild boars on sight!🐗🐀

Our Squeal on Pigs! & Rat on Rats! billboards are spreading the word around the clock!☀️🌙

Spot something suspicious?👀 Squeal on pigs & rat on rats! Learn what to look for and how to report at https://t.co/kIhOIvtoxX

[AISC @ABInvasives]

The proof is in the eDNA!🧬💧

AISC staff were busy this summer, completing environmental DNA sampling at 78 locations across 46 waterbodies🌊 in southern Alberta for the Government of Alberta to help detect if a waterbody has invasive species!

[AISC @ABInvasives]

We’ve got a LATTE☕️ to say about Don’t Let it Loose!

This summer, Tank our goldfish mascot appeared in @coffeenews to share Don’t Let it Loose. Today we sat down with them for an interview about protecting our waters from #invasivespecies like released goldfish & zebra mussels

[AISC @ABInvasives]

We’re basically best-selling authors now😎📚

2 weeks since we launched the NEW Invasive Plants of #AB guide & over 20,000 copies have made it out to Albertans!

HUGEE thanks to our funders💚:
@TCEnergy @RDARAlberta @MDofGreenview @arefabca @AAAFieldmen @YourAlberta

[Flagstaff County @FlagstaffCounty]

🌿 We’ve got a fresh crop of invasive plant guides!

The 5th Edition of the Invasive Plants of Alberta guide is available FREE at the Flagstaff County Admin Building.

Pick up a copy or view it online: 🔗 https://t.co/77hNRMsL2z #InvasivePlants @ABInvasives

[AISC @ABInvasives]

We’re wrapping up #FishyFriday with a nice little BOWfin🎀
Known for their long bodies, mouths that extend past the eyes & a distinct black spot with a yellow halo on the tail for males. These fish will eat any animal small enough to fit in their mouths!
🎀https://t.co/x19TNMBUpE

[AISC @ABInvasives]

Knap it in the bud!⏱️EARLY DETECTION MATTERS!
🟣One plant spotted early can be removed
🟣One patch reported early can be contained
🟣One flowering stem prevented from setting seed can stop thousands more plants from following

#WildflowersNotWeeds

[AISC @ABInvasives]

Red fins raising red flags🚩

Common Rudd is known for its distinct red-orange fins, large scales & upturned lower lip. Biggest red flag: impact to native fish

✅Learn to ID Rudd: https://t.co/Ydq6N3W7BA
✅Don’t Let it Loose! Never move fish b/w waterbodies or use Rudd as bait

[AISC @ABInvasives]

The wait is FINALLY over—our Invasive Plants of Alberta guides are hot off the press!!🔥

🛒Get your copy: https://t.co/IXNKeVSM2A
🌐Check out the web version: https://t.co/JZioOq1NFq

HUGE thx to @TCEnergy @arefabca @AlbertaAg @RDARAlberta @AAAFieldmen @MDofGreenview!!