Invasive Species Centre

Name

Invasive Species Centre

Legal name

Invasive Species Centre

Website

https://invasivespeciescentre.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Invasive Species Risk Assessment & Management Planning (EUAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Invasive Species Control (Plants & Pests) (AFAMAEAB), Invasive Species & Vegetation Management (Woody Plants) (HSAIADAI), State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

Keywords

• Invasive species management
• Conservation funding programs
• Environmental education training
• Ecological monitoring resources
• Biodiversity protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sault Sainte Marie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: The Invasive Species Centre receives investment from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to support projects through the Invasive Species Action Fund. Provincial funding of $2 million was invested for early detection of forest and nursery pests.
2. Training Program Revenue: The organization offers an Invasive Species Training Program with online courses that participants can enroll in for learning about invasive species prevention and management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Invasive Species Centre is a Canadian not-for-profit that delivers grant programs (Invasive Species Action Fund, Ontario Phragmites Action, European Water Chestnut Rapid Response), online training courses, public education resources (species profiles, fact sheets, technical bulletins), community science reporting, and the Best Management Practices and Risk Assessment databases to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species across Ontario. Programs and resources are delivered to municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, community groups, and the general public.

Product overview

The Invasive Species Centre operates as a not-for-profit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs, resources, and services focused on preventing the spread of invasive species in Canada. The core offerings include the Invasive Species Training Program (online courses for professional and public education), the Best Management Practices Database, Risk Assessment Database, and Forest Invasives Canada information resource. These are complemented by grant programs like the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) and Ontario Phragmites Action Program that enable community action. Additional services include the Community Science Program for citizen reporting, Technical Bulletins and Fact Sheets for technical and general audiences, monthly Webinar Series, and annual events including the Invasive Species Forum and Awards Ceremony. The Gardener's Toolkit serves residential audiences. The organization does not offer a unified software platform but rather provides educational resources, funding mechanisms, and community coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF): A funding program supporting community groups, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities in invasive species management and monitoring projects across Ontario
• Forest Invasives Canada
• Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program
• Community Science Program

Products and services

• Invasive Species Training Program Online training courses for invasive species prevention and management, including species-specific courses such as Oak Wilt Training for identifying, preventing, reporting, and managing invasive species. Intended for professionals, municipal staff, and engaged citizens.
• Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) Grant funding program supporting municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, and community groups in on-the-ground invasive species management and monitoring projects across Ontario. Distributed through an application process.
• Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) Program Program supporting management projects for invasive Phragmites (a wetland grass), facilitating collaborative control actions across Ontario communities and supporting 87 new management projects in 2025.
• European Water Chestnut Rapid Response Program Rapid response program for managing European water chestnut invasive aquatic plant infestations, supported by provincial investment to stop new harmful aquatic invasive species from spreading.
• Community Science Program Program enabling public participation in monitoring and reporting invasive species sightings through EDDMaps to support early detection efforts. Open to individual citizen scientists and community groups.
• Best Management Practices Database Comprehensive database of best management practices for invasive species control and eradication across various species categories. Available as a public reference resource.
• Risk Assessment Database Open record of completed invasive species risk assessments relevant to North America, including publicly available assessments from government and non-government organizations.
• Forest Invasives Canada Information resource providing science-based content on invasive insects, pathogens, and plants in Canada's forests, connecting visitors to recent management information and news.
• Annual Invasive Species Forum Canada's largest virtual invasive species event bringing together stakeholders for education and recognition of excellence in invasive species prevention and management.
• Invasive Species Centre Awards Annual awards ceremony (5th edition held in 2026) recognizing leaders protecting land and water from invasive species. Held at the Invasive Species Forum.
• Municipal Community of Practice Network providing technical information and support for municipalities dealing with invasive species management, including access to technical bulletins and peer learning opportunities.
• Gardener's Toolkit Digital toolkit helping gardeners grow native plants, spot invasive threats, and make eco-friendly decisions at garden centres. Targets residential and hobbyist gardeners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 485 projects funded since 2021 to protect natural spaces from invasive species
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chair of the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group. Long-standing partner in invasive species awareness and management programs.
• Ducks Unlimited CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group. Collaborates on water soldier monitoring and management efforts using drone imaging for surveillance.
• Chippewas of Georgina Island First NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, participating in collaborative action to support Lake Simcoe restoration efforts.
• Chippewas of Rama First NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, participating in collaborative action for Lake Simcoe restoration.
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, contributing to monitoring and management planning.
• Parks CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, involved in See It Pull It video production for water soldier removal guidance.
• Ontario Ministry of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, providing regulatory oversight under the Ontario Invasive Species Act.
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, contributing to management planning efforts.
• Town of GeorginaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, local municipality partner.
• The Regional Municipality of YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, regional government partner.
• Landscape OntariomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanding early detection and monitoring efforts for emerging invasive forest and nursery pests including spotted lanternfly, hemlock woolly adelgid, beech leaf disease, oak wilt, and elm zigzag sawfly across southern Ontario.
• National Tree Seed CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in three-year initiative to preserve ash species genetic diversity and protect black ash, a species at risk.
• Forest Gene Conservation AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ash species conservation initiative, contributing to genetic preservation efforts.
• Ontario Forestry Research InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in three-year initiative for ash species protection and research.
• Apex RMS (Apex Resource Management Solutions Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ISC in 2026 to create a modelling framework to assess spread and management of Asian longhorned beetle in Ontario.
• ICAIS (International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerISC hosts/co-hosts the 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species in Belfast, Northern Ireland, August 23-27, 2026. Conference attracts 300+ participants from 30 countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Lakes Commission: Binational US-Canadian agency addressing Great Lakes issues including aquatic invasive species. Compares as a larger institutional player tackling aquatic invasives (e.g., water soldier, European water chestnut) overlapping with ISC's aquatic rapid response work.
• Nature Conservancy of Canada: Canada's largest private land conservation non-profit with national programs in habitat protection and stewardship. Compares as a broader environmental NGO with overlapping mission on biodiversity protection that informs land management, including invasive species risk.
• Ontario Nature: Ontario-focused conservation charity protecting species and ecosystems through policy, education, and on-the-ground stewardship. Comparable as a province-wide nature organization with overlapping interest in biodiversity threats from invasive species.
• Canadian Wildlife Federation: National non-profit focused on wildlife and habitat conservation with extensive public engagement. Compares as a broader Canadian conservation organization addressing invasive species as one of multiple threats to wildlife.
• Parks Canada: Federal agency managing national parks, including invasive species control on protected lands. A core ISC partner on the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group and a relevant comparison as the largest public-sector manager of natural areas where ISC programs operate.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: Canada's leading wetland conservation non-profit with national scope and significantly larger resources. A core ISC partner in the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, DUC is a comparable but much larger conservation NGO with overlapping invasive species interests.

Direct peers

• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH): Ontario-based non-profit focused on conservation, fishing, hunting, and invasive species awareness. OFAH co-chairs the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group with ISC, making it both a partner and the most operationally comparable provincial conservation peer.
• Invasive Species Council of British Columbia: A provincial non-profit coordinating invasive species prevention, management, and community engagement in BC, with a similar operating model to ISC (training, community programs, government partnerships). It is the closest jurisdictional peer in Canada.
• North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA): Continental trade and professional association advancing invasive species management. NAISMA awarded ISC's previous ED the Leadership Achievement Award in 2024 and represents the broader peer ecosystem ISC operates within.

Regional players

• Invasive Plant Council (varied regional chapters): Regional councils focused specifically on invasive plants across Canada. Compares as a peer organization whose narrower species focus overlaps with ISC's invasive plants portfolio but does not directly compete in Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InvSp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4l22jLYKJ3wQ9syrU5rODw
• Facebookfacebook.com/InvasiveSpeciesCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/invasive-species-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/invasivespeciescentre

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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