Reporting Invasive Species
When you report high priority invasive plants and animals, you help us to better manage and eradicate invasive species causing the greatest impact. Together, we can reduce the impacts invaders have such as to our economy, recreation areas, infrastructure, ecosystems and human health. We and our regional and provincial partners greatly appreciate your help. Thank you!
Which invasive species are a priority?
- Priority invasive plants in the Capital Region
- Priority invasive plants and animals in B.C.
- Saanich Knotweed Stewardship Program
How do I report invasive species?
You have many options for reporting. Choose the one below that works best for you.
For information about which plants and animals are priority invasives:
- Priority invasive plants in the Capital Region
- Invasive ant species
- Priority invasives to report to the province of BC
Saanich Bylaw Enforcement
Make bylaw complaints about invasive plants on private lands. For more information about regulations relating to boulevards please see the Boulevard Regulation Bylaw.
- Phone: (250) 475-5456
- Email: bylaw@saanich.ca
Saanich Parks
Report priority invasive plants and animals on public lands in Saanich. This includes spaces like parks and boulevards.
- Phone: (250) 475-5522
- Email: parks@saanich.ca
You can also report priority invasive plants (and invasive ants) you see on private lands in Saanich. If you have questions, give us a call.
Other Reporting Tools
Reporting priority invasive plants in the Capital Region:
- Email: jeastman@crd.bc.ca
- Online: reporting to the province (below)
All BC residents can report priority invasive species through the province (including an app for invasive plants):
- Download the iPhone or Android smartphone reporting app
- Submit a report online