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AISC @ABInvasives
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AISC@ABInvasives
Apr 13
🌱 Something new is taking root at AISC… A fresh look is coming soon - stay tuned! #Rebrand #AISC2026 #NewLook #BrandRefresh #invasivespecies
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Somethings looking a little crappie this #FishyFriday.. This week we’re highlighting Crappies - a sport fish that was illegally introduced to Cardiff Pond last year. They can spread quick & thrive in nutrient-rich lakes making early detection & reporting key to protect #ABwaters
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Be BOULDER🧗than the rest & #PlayCleanGo all year round! Take a few extra minutes before you pack up this week to shake out ropes, brush off climbing shoes and clean dirt from crash pads and gear! Take the pledge at playcleango.org/take-action/… @PlayCleanGo
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Mussel💪your way into better boating habits this #PlayCleanGoWeek Reminder for Alberta boaters: All watercraft entering from the east or south must stop at inspection stations, and drain plugs must be removed during transport. Failing to comply can result in fines. @PlayCleanGo
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We WHEELie love to protect our trails💚 🛞Focus on your chain, pedals, tires & treads — mud/seeds love to hide there 🌱Remove dirt before it dries & spreads elsewhere 💧If washing with water, do it at home or away from waterways 🎒Check your shoes, helmet & packs #PlayCleanGoWeek
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These Boot Brush Bros are kicking off #PlayCleanGoWeek in style😎 Join us from June 6-13 in taking simple actions that help stop the spread of invasive species to protect the places we love 💚 Small actions make a big difference! @PlayCleanGo
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DRUMROLL PLEASE…🥁 introducing #FishyFridays! From June-August, we’ll feature spotlights on AIS found in #ABwaters - this weeks feature: Rosy Red Minnows! Learn more: abinvasives.ca/wp-content/up…
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We’re launching the🌸WILDFLOWERS NOT WEEDS🌻 campaign! We're taking back the term wildflower to mean what it should: native plants that evolved in #AB, support biodiversity & provide essential ecosystem services! Post your fav Alberta wildflower below!
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AISC@ABInvasives
May 13
Join us with @AlbertaAg for a FREE webinar "Invasive Plants in Alberta: Understanding the New Weed Regulations" on June 3 at 6:30PM! Learn why the weed regulations changed, new species added & what they mean for your yard or property Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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⚠️Updates to Alberta’s Weed Control Act 🚨 @AlbertaAg finalized changes to the regulated weed list & updated the Weed Control Act — bringing the total to 95 regulated species across the #AB Know your weeds & your responsibilities! 👉 kings-printer.alberta.ca/126…
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Raise your hand if your regulations have ever been victimized by Chat GPT 🙋 Chat GPT's overall verdict: ▪️40% serious agriculture policy ▪️60% “we googled ‘plants that sound evil #chatgpt #roast #weedcontrolact #invasiveplants #weeds #invasivespecies #report #ISAM2026
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PSA: saving ecosystems isn’t a solo mission — it’s a group project🤝 Invasive Species Action Month is all about getting involved locally — whether you’re rolling solo or bringing the group chat with you to the weed pulls! Always report sightings — your data actually matters!
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Main character energy = spotting invasive species early👀🌿 #ISAM is all about building your ID skills & becoming the person who notices when something’s off — in your neighbourhood, local park, or fave trail. @NAISMAorg @CanadaInvasives
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CD3 Stations are OPEN FOR BUSINESS💧 Help prevent the spread of AIS by cleaning, draining & drying your gear. Stop by our free, self-serve CD3 stations: 📍Riel Recreation Park 📍Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park 📍Cardiff Trout Pond 📍Astotin Lake @cd3systems
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Don’t wait until harvest—get your Certified Weed Free Forage stamp of approval lined up before the rush hits Contact your local municipality to book an inspection. @NAISMAorg #ISAM
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This Mother’s Day, give a gift that keeps on growing🌸 What you can do: ✨Create a Pollinator Haven in your yard 📖Use our GrowMeInstead Guide before you plant 🌱Check out native options from @PlantsAlberta 🚫Dispose invasive plant material properly — don’t compost it #ISAM2026
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🚤 From May 1 to Sept. 30, all motorized and non motorized watercraft entering Alberta from east or south borders must be inspected within 7 days and before launching. Anyone with watercraft must stop when passing an open inspection station. Learn more: alberta.ca/WatercraftInspect…
A sign in the foreground says Mandatory Watercraft Inspection. In the background, trailered boats are stopped at the station while inspectors search watercraft for signs of invasive species. The sky is cloudy and the pavement is wet.

ALT A sign in the foreground says Mandatory Watercraft Inspection. In the background, trailered boats are stopped at the station while inspectors search watercraft for signs of invasive species. The sky is cloudy and the pavement is wet.

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🐟And just like that it's Invasive Species Action Month!🌱 Join us all month long as we shine a spotlight on the threat of invasive species—Take the DO IT YOURSELF: PROTECT WHERE YOU PLAY approach Let’s protect our lands & waters—together 💪 #ISAM2026 #DIYStopInvasivesTogether
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Weed you look at that…🧐 a new factsheet just dropped! Palmer amaranth was just added to the #AB Weed Control Act as prohibited noxious as it is one of the most aggressive & fast-growing invasive weeds threatening crops across N. America. Check it out: abinvasives.ca/fact-sheet/pa…
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