Youth join the vanguard to stop invasive species in Canada

Thousands of young people in DUC’s education programs are learning about the scope and impacts of the proliferation of invasive species in Canada—not as an abstract concept but as a meaningful and local environmental problem.

Educating youth with local invasive species knowledge

The Wetland Centres of Excellence (WCE), DUC’s flagship education program, is a national network of schools and community partners that hands the reins to students who lead wetland projects, mentor younger students, and conduct outreach activities. Students act as stewards of their local wetland, gaining experience in conservation techniques and learning what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Here are some of the ways students are taking action to protect watersheds from invasive species across Canada.