RIG: Invertebrates at Risk
Jenny Heron is visited by an Endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterfly
This RIG works on recovery of invertebrates at risk in Garry oak and associated ecosystems. Tasks include completing assessments and initial planning, then initiating action toward protecting and expanding populations of invertebrates at risk that are designated Endangered, Threatened, or of management concern.
The RIG has contributed to these Recovery Strategies:
· Recovery Strategy for Island Blue (Plebejus saepiolus insulanus) in Canada (2008) (external website)
· Recovery Strategy for Multi-Species at Risk in Maritime Meadows associated with Garry Oak Ecosystems in Canada (2006) (external website)
See our butterfly identification sheet:
Butterflies of Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands (PDF 6MB)
RIG Members
- Jennifer Heron (chair)
- Drew Chapman
- Trudy Chatwin
- Jessica Hellmann
- Todd Kohler
- Nicole Kroeker
- Suzie Lavallee
- Patrick Lilley
- Launi Lucas
- Geoff Scudder
- Tory Stevens