Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada
Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada
05/26/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/26/2023 13:42
Funded projects for the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Funded projects for the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Backgrounder
Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) provides $8.75 million over five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27 in contribution funds to help facilitate on-the-ground, preventative actions against aquatic invasive species.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) provides $8.75 million over five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27 in contribution funds to help facilitate on-the-ground, preventative actions against aquatic invasive species.
With a total of $3.3 million in directed contribution funding, 8 multi-year projects described below were funded under the first year the AISPF.
An upcoming Call for Proposals for the remaining years of funding will launch on May 29, 2023 and run until August 31, 2023.
| Funding recipient | Province | Project Description | Term/Years | Funding Amount |
| Alberta Invasive Species Council | Alberta |
Alberta "Pet Store Certification Program Pilot" The AISC has developed a "Pet Store Certification Program Pilot" in partnership with DFO. The certification program includes the development of pet-store industry training videos and in-person information to teach pet store staff about aquatic invasive species. |
2022-25 | $233,000 |
| Burin Harbour Authority | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Removal and prevention of invasive tunicates on fixed and floating structures in Ship Cove, Burin The Burin Harbour Authority in Ship Cove, Burin is working to manage Vase Tunicates in Newfoundland and Labrador. They aim to wrap and clean wharfs, as well as remove, clean and paint all floating docks previously damaged by Vas Tunicates. |
2022-24 | $230,000 |
| Canadian Council on Invasive Species + Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council | Nova Scotia |
Protecting Nova Scotia's watersheds from aquatic invasive species The NSISC will enhance Nova Scotia's biosecurity through targeting two main pathways of introduction of aquatic invasive species: hitchhiking on boats and fishing gear, and organisms in trade. This project would provide Nova Scotia with greater stability on AIS management. |
2022-25 | $532,107 |
| Invasive Species Center (ISC) | Ontario |
National "Don't Let It Loose" social media campaign The release of aquatic pets and plants into bodies of water has resulted in numerous aquatic invasive species becoming established in new habitats across Canada. ISC will target aquarium pet owners across Canada, ensuring "Don't Let It Loose" messaging and information is available throughout the entire purchasing/ownership journey. |
2022-25 | $233,000 |
| Ontario Federation of Hunters and Anglers (OFHA) | Ontario |
Clean Drain Dry and Decontaminate campaign Ontario, including the Great Lakes, contains some of the most invaded waterbodies in Canada. OFHA will promote aquatic invasive species messaging that targets their membership and Ontario anglers and water users with "Clean Drain Dry" signage and messaging. |
2022-25 | $233,000 |
| Organisme de bassin versant du fleuve Saint-Jean (OBVFSJ) | Quebec and New Brunswick |
Action plan to limit the spread of Zebra Mussels throughout the St. John River watershed This plan will be a collaborative effort between Québec and New Brunswick and will focus on:
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2022-25 | $476,475 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) | British Columbia |
Pacific Region European Green Crab (EGC) mitigation and capacity development project Controlling and managing the spread of EGC off the west coast of Canada is a high priority. PSF will increase and facilitate training, equipping and conducting effective early detection and monitoring of EGC, with a focus on supporting knowledge sharing and capacity development within coastal Indigenous communities. |
2022-25 | $750,000 |
| Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec (RNCREQ) | Quebec |
Québec regional, interregional and strategic governance of aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues, with knowledge transfer and coordination of field projects RNCREQ will establish a regional network as well as scientific and technical support for organizations involved in AIS. This network will allow:
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2022-25 | $644,550 |
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