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Are you curious as to the issue and impacts of invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of the Central Kootenay region? If you do, then there are exciting opportunities for you to join the team at CKISS! We are looking for …  Read more

The 2018 interim report on the Provincial Mussel Defence Program was recently published on the program’s website. It revealed that out of the 38,000 watercraft inspected during the 2018 operating season twenty-five boats were confirmed to have highly invasive zebra and/or quagga mussels (ZQM). The stations were open from April until October 2018 and luckily …  Read more

We are thrilled to share some BIG NEWS!  Erin Bates has accepted the role as Executive Director of the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS). Erin has been working with the CKISS for the last three years, starting as an Outreach/American Bullfrog worker before becoming the Operations Program Coordinator. Over the years, Erin has offered positive contributions to our Aquatics,  …  Read more

As we welcome in 2019, we here at CKISS find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped shape our organization. We would like to thank our many supporters who value the importance of invasive species prevention and management. With your backing we were able to have many successes in our aquatics, …  Read more

The introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels is the most pressing issue facing the Kootenay region.  Zebra and Quagga mussels have infiltrated lakes and rivers in North America and caused an estimated $43 million in damage per year to hydropower stations, and municipal water supplies. Not to mention what they would do to your favourite …  Read more

Your 2018 holiday newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? 2018 photo album, news about our zebra quagga mussel-monitoring program, strategic planning survey. If you want to receive our CKISS n Tell newsletter you can either become a member by clicking here or you can simply be a …  Read more

We want your ideas! The Board of Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is developing it’s next strategic plan – setting our direction to 2025. We would love you to contribute your ideas through an online questionnaire (link below). It  should take about 5 minutes to complete. Survey will close on December 5th.  Your insights will be …  Read more

Do you want to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of the Central Kootenay region? Do you have extensive knowledge of natural resource management, experience leading a non-profit organization, and proven fundraising experience for on-the-ground activities? Do you possess strong communication and leadership skills? If you do, then there …  Read more

Knotweed is a highly invasive plant that negatively impacts infrastructure and increases erosion due to its extensive root system that can grow up to three meters deep and twenty meters wide. The damage that knotweed causes can decrease property values, increase taxes and cause environmental harm. How did knotweed end up in Rossland gardens? The …  Read more