ISCBC’s 2017-2021 Business Plan identifies two key directions that guide our work. All of our Council programs and initiatives support one or both of these key directions.
Key Direction 1: Inspire British Columbians to Take Action on Invasive Species.
ISCBC delivers innovative education and training programs, and engages people in collaborative initiatives aimed at re-establishing healthy landscapes and communities.
Confirmed 2020 Actions
The following actions have been confirmed as 2020 priorities and actions are underway:
- Coordinate Invasive Species Month and continue to deliver monthly webinar series.
- Develop and deliver the Invasive-Wise Tourism Program.
- Work with community groups across BC to extend Clean Drain Dry signage and resources as well as an enhanced online and digital media campaign.
- Deliver Gravel Pit invasive plant treatment, monitoring and skill development program.
- Increase coordination and support for invasive species programs in Indigenous communities across BC and among local governments staff and leaders.
- Expand, deliver and accredit a suite of online and in-person invasive species training programs to individuals and land managers across BC.
- Support and develop key educational resources for youth and educators across BC.
- Maintain and promote a provincial invasive species hotline, online reporting tool and website for technical and educational resources.
Wish List
Proposed ‘wish list’ for 2020 and beyond:
- Strengthen a citizen science program for invasive species to inspire citizens and increase reporting in BC.
- Expand and strengthen existing Changing Behaviour programs: Don't Let it Loose, Buy Local Burn Local, Play Clean Go, Clean Drain Dry, PlantWise.
- Promote behaviour change programming for hunters and recreationists with special focus on waterfowl habitat.
- Deliver 2020 Jobs Creation Partnership program with local partnerships in up to 4 regions.
- Coordinate development of invasive species management plans with Indigenous communities and work with communities to mentor delivery of plans.
- Develop a provincially recognized accreditation program for invasive species training and identify partners for a mobile educational trailer.
Key Direction 2: Leading Through Partnerships
ISCBC builds partnerships and cultivates strong leaders to increase collaboration, influence relevant research, and provide timely messaging to help restore BC’s landscapes and communities to a state of health and vitality.
Confirmed 2020 Actions
The following actions have been confirmed as 2020 priorities and actions are underway:
- Grow and support the Affiliate Network.
- Increase strategic relationships with government and business leaders.
- Promote the Invasive Species Strategy for BC and partner with government to measure progress against the Strategy.
- Plan and deliver the 2020 Research Forum and establish a Research Hub on current research.
- Strengthen the Council's work and recognition of leaders and businesses that have adopted invasive-wise practice.
- Expand online resources to profile and support partners through webinars, social media, digital media.
- Enhance and grow tools and resources for partners such as online training, phone apps, digital information, etc.
Wish List
Proposed ‘wish list’ for 2020 and beyond:
- Partner with the Canadian Council on Invasive Species on national campaigns and messaging.
- Partner with PNWER and other jurisdictions on increasing awareness and actions on invasive species.
- Expand and grow Train the Trainer programs for delivery by partners across BC within key sectors.
- Undertake, in partnership, key research such as economic impacts, links to indigenous culture, links to species at risk etc.
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