Invasive Species

Fact Sheets

PLEASE NOTE THAT TO ACCESS THE FACT SHEET FOR A SPECIES, CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGE TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

 Provincial Designations of invasive species:

  • Prohibited Noxious - As per the Weed Control Act, shall be destroyed
  • Noxious – As per the Weed Control Act, shall be controlled
  • Prohibited - As per the Fisheries (Alberta) act, prohibited from import and possession
  • Pest - As per the Agricultural Pests Act, pest species for prevention
  • Non Regulated – species of concern, not yet regulated

In order to determine which Act governs the administration of an invasive/potentially invasive species, click on the Invasive Species menu on this page and select Sort by Provincial Designation.

Provincial Acts:

The 3 Acts which govern the administration and designation of invasive species in Alberta are:

  • Alberta Weed Control Act
  • Agricultur Pests Act
  • Fisheries (Alberta) Act

In order to determine which Act governs the administration of an invasive/potentially invasive species, click on the Invasive Species menu on this page and select Sort by Regulated Act.

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A black and white photo of the asian tapeworm.
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Clubroot is a plant that has been growing for many years.
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A fish is sitting on the surface of water.
A fish is shown with the name of goby.
A person holding a large fish in front of water.
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