May 23, 2018 – Youth Water Festival April 23, 2018The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society in partnership with the City of Nelson is hosting the first annual Youth Water Festival on May 23, 2018. This festival is aimed… Read more
Clean,Drain,Dry billboards are up in the Kootenays! A roadside reminder to water enthusiasts to clean their boat & equipment to protect our waters from invasive species. August 20, 2018…another body of water. No standing water! Where can I clean my boat? We encourage you to take your watercraft to a commercial car wash when travelling between water bodies…. Read more
November 29th-30th, 2017 – Water Data Hub: OPEN SOURCE DATA HUB DIALOGUE: Towards a Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework November 15, 2017…Basin. Filling important water data gaps will be a priority in order to support informed decision-making for elected officials, government agencies and water managers. Decisions regarding water allocation, watershed governance,… Read more
Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) Fragrant Water Lily July 18, 2016…mechanical methods to remove Fragrant Water lily. Additional resources Fragrant Water Lily | ISCBC Fragrant Water Lily | Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council Fragrant Water Lily | King… Read more
On the Water June 11, 2015…Winnepeg. ZQM can quickly colonize important underwater infrastructures. ZQM can damage personal watercraft, as well as infrastructures like hydroelectric dams and municipal water supply systems. Does your boat… Read more
NEW CKISS Youth Program to be Launched in 2022 Does your youth group or class want to go on a field trip with CKISS? March 14, 2022We will be offering a new interactive youth education program in 2022! The program will demonstrate the role of science and engineering in solving pressing environmental issues, by using STEM… Read more
September 8, 2019 – 26th Annual Garlic Festival August 20, 2019CKISS will be at Garlic Festival once again with an outreach booth with lots of valuable resources for gardeners, water enthusiasts and homeowners. In addition we will have fun kids… Read more
Fragrant Water Lily CKISS warns Castlegar residents to avoid planting invasive aquatic plants. August 2, 2016…the waterbody is reduced and the ecosystem’s health is jeopardized. A fragrant water lily infestation can also lower the value of water front property by restricting lake front access and… Read more
February 6th-8th, 2018 – INVASIVES 2018 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM January 30, 2018INVASIVES 2018, ISCBC’s Annual Forum and AGM, will take place February 6 – 8, 2018, at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Vancouver, BC. The agenda is now online – click… Read more
Restoring Native Ecosystems at Summit Lake Provincial Park October 24, 2018…by seeded yarrow and bunch grass. Flags represent planted native species. August 2018 The site was assessed again on July 17, 2018 by CKISS Education Program Coordinator, Laurie Frankcom and… Read more