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CANADA

International

Canadian Council on Invasive Species website

Invasive Mussel Prevention Framework for Western Canada (2018)

Inter-provincial-territorial agreement for coordinated regional defense against invasive species (March 2016)

PNWER
Invasive Species Working Group

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is a statutory public/private non-profit created in 1991 by the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Its mission is to increase the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment.

Goals

Coordinate provincial and state policies throughout the region
Identify and promote "models of success"
Serve as a conduit to exchange information.
Promote greater regional collaboration
Enhance the competitiveness of the region in both domestic and international markets
Leverage regional influence in Ottawa and Washington D.C.
Achieve continued economic growth while maintaining the region’s natural resources

PNWER has a 21 working groups, one of which is focused on Invasive Species. This working group seeks to further increase awareness regarding invasive species in the ten states, provinces, and territories that comprise PNWER. Its task is to address the regional economic and environmental impact of invasive species and promote regional collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Click here to view the PNWER Invasive Species working group webpage.