Alberta Invasive Species Council

What Alberta Invasive Species Council does

The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is a not-for-profit society incorporated in Alberta in 2006 (originally as the Alberta Invasive Plant Council, renamed in 2013 to broaden scope to all invasive taxa) and headquartered in Blairmore. It functions as the province's central coordinating body for invasive-species prevention, early detection, and management, serving the general public of Alberta, municipal and county governments, the agricultural sector, and conservation organizations. Its primary technology asset is EDDMapS, a citizen-science smartphone application (available on Apple App Store and Google Play) that enables real-time public reporting of invasive species sightings, with submissions routed to verifiers and visualized on distribution maps; the platform also includes an identification-and-management content library and a professional tier (EDDMapS Pro). AISC supplements EDDMapS with roughly nine public-awareness campaigns (Rat on Rats!, Squeal on Pigs!, Don't Let it Loose!, PlayCleanGo, Protect Our Waters, Wildflowers Not Weeds, Be Plant Wise / Grow Me Instead, Buy Local Burn Local, Clean Drain Dry), an annual conference, webinars, multi-language print and digital materials, and operational programs including the Alberta Biocontrol Consortium and Biocontrol Release Program. The Council also runs an Aquarium and Pond Retailer Recognition Program and supports regulatory frameworks under the Alberta Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and Fisheries (Alberta) Act.

Name

Alberta Invasive Species Council

Legal name

Alberta Invasive Species Council

Website

https://abinvasives.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alberta Invasive Species Council is a not-for-profit society, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Blairmore, Alberta, that coordinates invasive-species prevention, detection, and management across the province through the EDDMapS citizen-science platform, public-awareness campaigns, a tiered municipal and agricultural Partnership Program, and support for provincial regulatory frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Invasive Species Management

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Invasive Species Risk Assessment & Management Planning (EUAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Invasive Species & Weed Management (BPABADAJ), Wildlife Control & Exclusion (IMAIAHAJ), Wildlife Control (Nuisance Animals) for Agricultural Operations (AFACAGAH)

Keywords

• Invasive species management
• Citizen science reporting
• Aquatic invasive prevention
• Weed control programs
• Public awareness campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Blairmore

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Partnership Programs: Tiered partnership memberships (Platinum $10,000+, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,000, Bronze $1,000) providing recognition, collaboration opportunities, and involvement with AISC initiatives.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individuals and organizations supporting AISC's mission.
3. Store Sales: Sale of educational materials, publications, and resources through the AISC store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is a not-for-profit society that educates Albertans about the impacts of invasive species on the environment, economy, and society, and coordinates prevention, early detection, and management programs. Its core offerings include the EDDMapS citizen-science reporting tool for tracking invasive species distribution, tiered partnership programs for municipalities and organizations, awareness campaigns (e.g., "Rat on Rats!", "Squeal on Pigs!", "Clean Drain Dry"), educational publications and resources, and support for regulatory frameworks under the Alberta Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and Fisheries (Alberta) Act.

Product overview

The Alberta Invasive Species Council is a not-for-profit society that operates a portfolio of public education and reporting programs rather than a traditional product. The core technology platform is EDDMapS, a citizen-science smartphone application enabling real-time reporting of invasive species sightings across Alberta. Supporting the reporting platform are multiple public awareness campaigns including Rat on Rats!, Squeal on Pigs!, Don't Let it Loose!, PlayCleanGo, Protect Our Waters, Wildflowers Not Weeds, Be Plant Wise (Grow Me Instead), and Buy Local, Burn Local. The Council also offers a tiered Partnership Program and publishes comprehensive educational resources and identification guides. The organization functions primarily as an educational and advocacy body rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AISC Partnership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Alberta remains the largest rat-free jurisdiction in the world for over 70 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered gold partner, silver partner, bronze partner, other partner, core and supporting.

• Alberta Porkgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner ($5,000 annually) supporting AISC initiatives in agricultural sector awareness and education about invasive species impacts on pork industry.
• City of Calgarygold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner supporting invasive species management in Calgary parks and municipal lands through the Invasive Plant Outreach program.
• County of Grande Prairiegold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner supporting invasive species awareness and management in northern Alberta.
• Eastern Irrigation Districtgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner managing Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program since 2019; helped develop first-of-its-kind Aquatic Invasive Species Bylaw.
• MD of Greenviewgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner municipality supporting invasive species management in the Greenview region.
• Mountain View Countygold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner municipality supporting invasive species awareness and management.
• Yellowhead Countygold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level partner municipality supporting invasive species initiatives.
• Clearwater Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner ($2,000 annually) supporting AISC invasive species awareness programs.
• County of Newellsilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner collaborating on Aquatic Invasive Species Bylaw and prevention efforts.
• Flagstaff Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner municipality supporting invasive species management.
• Kneehill Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner supporting AISC initiatives in agricultural regions.
• Northern Sunrise Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner; home to Director Farrah Fischer as Vegetation Management Coordinator.
• Ponoka Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner municipality supporting invasive species awareness.
• Red Deer Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner municipality supporting invasive species management.
• Strathcona Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner municipality with active invasive species management programs.
• Sturgeon Countysilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level partner; home to Director Melissa Logan as Environmental Coordinator.
• Cypress Countybronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner ($1,000 annually) located in Rat Control Zone, with active rat control program.
• County of Two Hillsbronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner; home to Director Sebastien Dutrisac as Councillor.
• Foothills Countybronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner municipality supporting invasive species awareness.
• Lethbridge Countybronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner in major agricultural region of Alberta.
• Rocky View Countybronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner municipality surrounding Calgary.
• MD of Bighornbronze partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level partner municipality in Alberta's front ranges.
• Association of Summer Villages of Albertaother partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation partner supporting invasive species awareness across Alberta's summer villages.
• Coffee Newsother partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner supporting spread of invasive species awareness messaging.
• Alberta Agriculture and IrrigationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner managing Rat Control Program (since 1950s) and Wild Boar Control Program; provides policy framework and enforcement under Agricultural Pests Act.
• Environment and Protected AreascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program and Provincial Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist position.
• Alberta Conservation AssociationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerConservation partner collaborating on Don't Let it Loose campaign and aquatic invasive species education.
• Alberta Native Plant CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for native plant education and the PlantWise / Grow Me Instead campaign promoting non-invasive garden plants.
• Canadian Council on Invasive SpeciessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordinating body for invasive species initiatives, providing resources and campaigns like PlayCleanGo.
• University of SaskatchewansupportingTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner; Dr. Ryan Brook provides wild boar research and expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Alberta Conservation Association: Provincial conservation organization actively collaborating with AISC on the 'Don't Let it Loose' campaign and aquatic invasive species education. Comparable mission and grant-funded funding model.
• Wildlife Habitat Canada: National habitat conservation organization with a long-standing focus on biodiversity, ecosystem integrity, and habitat stewardship. Comparable as a comparable-scale Canadian non-profit engaged in conservation funding and policy.
• Nature Conservancy of Canada: National land conservation NGO. Listed as an AISC partner (Natural Area Management). Comparable in non-profit status and conservation mission, with overlap in habitat-protection and invasive species management on conserved land.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: Wetland and waterfowl conservation organization. Comparable as a large non-profit active in Alberta that incorporates invasive species considerations into habitat programs and overlaps with AISC's aquatic invasive species focus.
• Alberta Native Plant Council: Alberta non-profit that co-runs the PlantWise / Grow Me Instead campaign with AISC. Comparable size, mission focus on native plant conservation, and educational mandate.

Direct peers

• Saskatchewan Invasive Plant Species Council: Provincial council focused on invasive plant management in Saskatchewan. Comparable mandate and educational focus on detection and control in agricultural landscapes, similar to AISC's weed and rat programs in Alberta.
• Invasive Species Council of British Columbia: Provincial non-profit society coordinating invasive species education, prevention, and management in British Columbia. Operates a near-identical model to AISC, including partnerships, reporting tools (Report Invasives app), and public-awareness campaigns, making it the closest direct peer.
• Invasive Species Centre (Ontario): Ontario-based non-profit that delivers invasive species education, training, and the PlayCleanGo campaign, which AISC also runs. Strong overlap in mandate, programs, and funding model (project-based government grants and partnerships).
• Canadian Council on Invasive Species: National coordinating body for invasive species initiatives in Canada. AISC is an active partner. Operates at a higher geographic level with overlapping awareness campaigns (e.g., PlayCleanGo) and serves as the natural national umbrella above AISC.

Broad incumbents

• EDDMapS / Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health: University of Georgia-based organization that operates the EDDMapS platform which AISC deploys. Functions as the upstream technology provider for AISC's primary citizen-science tool and is a broader incumbent across all U.S. states and many Canadian regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abinvasives
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABInvasives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberta-invasive-species-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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