About us

PEI Invasive Species Council
The PEI Invasive Species Council (PEIISC) is a non-profit group of individuals and organizations focused on the creation of a framework for the management of invasive species that threaten Prince Edward Island’s environmental, economic and social health.
Our council has representatives from federal, provincial and municipal governments, UPEI, and the community at large who wish to create a framework for the management of invasive species that threaten Prince Edward Island’s environmental, economic and social health.
Roles of the PEIISC:
a) Assemble the views of a broad range of experts from various levels of government, educational institutions and the community at large on the management of invasive species.
b) Provide leadership, expertise and advice on the management of invasive species on PEI.
c) Foster awareness and understanding of invasive species issues on PEI
d) Serve as a respected repository and source of credible information and resources on invasive species in PEI and disseminate this information effectively.
e) Identify gaps in existing knowledge required for effective planning and implementation of invasive species management on PEI.
f) Liaise and partner with other groups and agencies working on invasive species, including, but not limited to government, invasive species councils, and non-government organizations.
g) Identify potential funding opportunities to further the Committee’s work
h) Encourage the public, governments and industry to become active in the prevention, detection and where appropriate, the eradication of invasive species
Members of the Council
Beth Hoar | Chair – PEI Invasive Species Council, Retired Biologist/Urban Forester |
Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill | Chair – Research Scientist – Weed Science Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Charlottetown Research and Development Centre |
Chase Guindon | Coordinator, PEI Invasive Species Council |
Julie-Lynn Zahavich | Forest Conservation Specialist, Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Fish and Wildlife |
Jana Cheverie | Head of Conservation Programs (Atlantic), Ducks Unlimited Canada |
Hannah Kienzle | Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Conservancy of Canada |
Jessika Corkum-Gorrill | Acting Manager, Environment and Sustainability Department, City of Charlottetown |
Rosemary Curley | Retired Wildlife Biologist, Chair of Nature PEI |
Barry Murray | Retired Fishermen/Mussel Grower, Retired Coordinator – Kensington North Watersheds Association, Secretary – PEI Invasive Species Council |
Mary Finch | Watershed Ecologist, Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Fish and Wildlife and PEI Watershed Alliance |
Hailey Paynter | Landscape Ecologist, Team Leader, Parks Canada, Prince Edward Island Field Unit |
Sarah MacInnis | Regional Program Officer – Plant Protection Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Government of Canada |
Samantha Shaw-McDonald | Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region, Aquatic Invasive Species – National Core Program |
Kaylee Busniuk | Land Stewardship Program Manager, Island Nature Trust |
Rebecca King | Watershed Coordinator, Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group |
Kassidy Matheson | Invasive Species Technician, PEI Invasive Species Council |
Clay Cutting | Invasive Species Technician, PEI Invasive Species Council |