The Bushplane Museum in Sault Ste. Marie has opened the Invasive Species Centre focusing on foreign species of fish, plants, and insects, which have invaded Ontario, especially the North.
Sarah Rang, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Centre, says the exhibit showcases several species that have already invaded the area, such as lamprey and phragmites, as well as threats on the horizon, such as Asian carps.
She adds it is estimated over $50-million will be spent annually on invasive species prevention and management in Ontario alone.
Rang says the exhibits are a way of educating the public on how to recognize threats and report sightings to prevent the spread of foreign species.
To learn more about invasive species visit www.invasivespeciescentre.ca.
About the Invasive Species Centre
The Invasive Species Centre is a not-for-profit organization that prevents the spread of invasive species in Canada and beyond by connecting with stakeholders to catalyze invasive species management and communicate policy and science knowledge.
About the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
The CBHC preserves and tells the story of Canada’s bush plane and forest fire protection heritage and how it has shaped life in northern and remote parts of Canada. The CBHC collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets a collection of bush planes and related material and promotes public understanding of their significance by offering quality presentations, education programs and visitor experiences in a public museum facility. It also serves as a center of research and information on bush plane and forest fire fighting heritage.