Protect the New Brunswick You Love.
Invasive species threaten New Brunswick’s biodiversity. Take action today to shield our local environment for generations to come.
What We Do at NBISC
We work to protect New Brunswick’s environment, economy, and community spaces from invasive threats through collective, localized action.
The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) is a registered non-profit organization. We bridge the gap between government action and community power, working alongside provincial authorities, industry leaders, and local volunteers to stop the introduction and spread of invasive species.
Why Our Work Matters
Invasive species have been introduced to an area outside of their native range, causing negative impacts on the natural environment by out-competing native biodiversity and altering ecosystem functioning.
They also have negative impacts on the economy, human health, and livelihoods through damage to infrastructure and reductions in agricultural or natural resource yields.
How You Can help
Your actions and involvement can help protect New Brunswick’s ecosystems.
Discover
Spot the risk, protect our province. Knowing how to identify invasive species and their impacts provides critical data to our government and community partners.
Take Action
Reporting sightings of invasive species in our communities helps staff and partner organizations across the province monitor and manage invasive species.
Give
Volunteering provides boots on the ground support, while donations fund critical field research and education. Together, they turn community action into conservation.
Protect Our Waters!
CLEAN DRAIN DRY (CDD) is a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
For Water Users
Protect your gear and our lakes.
For Organizations
Get resources for your watershed.
Explore All Our Outreach Programs
Explore our various behavioural change outreach campaigns to learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species!
Expanding Our Impact Through Specialized Services
To better support our community and accelerate our conservation goals, we offer specialized, fee-for-service solutions for landowners, municipalities, and industry partners.
As a non-profit, 100% of the revenue generated from these services is directly reinvested into our core mission – funding public education, community volunteer events, and the protection of New Brunswick’s wild places. Choosing our professional services directly fuels localized environmental defence.
Zebra Mussels 101
Invasion, Impact, and Prevention
In 2023, Zebra Mussels were discovered in New Brunswick for the first time, posing a serious threat to our waters. Learn about their impact, how to identify them, and what you can do to help prevent their spread.
Grow Me Instead Guide
for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
This guide is a reference tool for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia gardeners to learn about invasive horticultural plants and their recommended native alternatives. By following the practices and growing the alternatives listed in the guide, you can achieve a vibrant and diverse garden while helping to prevent the spread of invasive plants.