Invasive alien species

NWT Invasive Alien Species Project

NWT Invasive Alien Species Project

Many Northwest Territories (NWT) communities have concerns about the potential effects of invasive alien species (IAS).

The goal of the NWT Invasive Alien Project is to prepare to help reduce the risks to our environment.

The objectives of the IAS Project are to:

  • Increase knowledge of IAS and the risks to NWT ecosystems.
  • Develop tools to help detect IAS early enough to prevent their entry and spread in NWT ecosystems.
  • Develop management and policy tools to respond to the most invasive species to reduce or eliminate impacts on NWT ecosystems.
  • Increase opportunities for all organizations to share information and tools related to IAS in the NWT.

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