Invasive Species Council of Manitoba: About the Invasive Species Council of Manitoba

About the Invasive Species Council of Manitoba

Promoting Awareness, Education,Cooperation and Action regarding invasive species in Manitoba.

The Invasive Species Council of Manitoba (ISCM) is a nonprofit organization providing a centralized and coordinated province-wide leadership body adopting a collaborative approach to the prevention, early detection, management and potential eradication of invasive species in Manitoba.

The ISCM was formed out the demand for collaboration among stakeholders in December of 2006, and continues to grow and gain momentum.

The ISCM executive has members representing Manitoba Conservation, the City of Winnipeg, Leafy Spurge Stakeholders Group, Manitoba Purple Loosestrife Project, Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association, Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, Manitoba Water Stewardship, Nature Conservancy Canada (Manitoba Region), Ducks Unlimited Canada, Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives, and currently has approximately 200 stakeholders.

Our vision is to maintain a healthy, bio-diverse landscape through the prevention, early detection, and education and awareness of invasive alien species management practices in order to eradicate or limit further spread.

ISCM Executive Board* 2010

ISCM Coordinator: Cheryl Heming

Manitoba Conservation: Garth Ball

MAFRI: Doug Cattani

MAFRI: Bill Gardener

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association: Glen Campbell

Leafy Spurge Stakeholders Group:

Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association: John Johnston

Nature Conservancy of Canada: Julie Pelc

Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration: Ron Moss

Manitoba Water Stewardship: Wendy Ralley

Manitoba Conservation: Linda Christianson

Ducks Unlimited Canada: Lisette Ross

MAFRI: Jane Thornton

Riding Mountain National Park: Wybo Vandershuit

* Other Executive members to be confirmed.