Invasive Species Technicians Eloise Sutton Eloise Sutton was originally born in London, UK, she decided to make the big move out west after completing her undergraduate in geography; keen to leave the big smoke and seek the fresh air of the Kootenays. Since completing the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife program at Selkirk, it has inspired … Read more
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has confirmed that invasive Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) were found in the Pend D’Oreille River this spring. This is the first confirmed presence of live invasive freshwater clams in the Central Kootenay region. However, this is not the first confirmation of these clams in B.C.: they exist in the lower … Read more
To get British Columbians active in preventing and stopping the spread of harmful invasive species, the BC government has officially declared the entire month of May as Invasive Species Action Month. Invasive species threaten BC’s unique ecosystems! The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers invasive species as one of the greatest threats … Read more
Your Earth Day 2021 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? Earth Day Contest 5 things you can do to stop the spread of invasive species. Baby’s breath profile Webinar: A Story of Invasion and the Fight for Good – … Read more
The Province of British Columbia and CKISS were alerted that live invasive zebra mussels had been found in a shipment of aquarium moss balls sold at a Seattle PetCo pet store. The mussels have since been found in several locations in B.C. and other western provinces and states. In an information bulletin, the Province of … Read more
Outreach Program Assistant Are you passionate about environmental conservation? Do you have excellent communication and social media skills? Do you consider yourself a “people person”? We are looking for a hard working, self-motivated individual with a background in communications, graphic design or similar to fill the role of Outreach Program Assistant. The Outreach Program Assistant … Read more
Your Winter 2021 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? Knotweed Cost Share Program Highlights CKISS Staff & Board members featured in partner news 2021 Land Managers Meeting Gardening Webinars and more! If you want to receive our CKISS n … Read more
Spring is around the corner! Before we know it, the snow and ice will melt and invasive American bullfrogs will emerge from their winter hibernation. Early detection of invasive bullfrogs is key in saving our native frogs! We are looking for your help finding American bullfrogs in the Kootenay region. You don’t need to be … Read more
Knotweeds are among the 100 worst invasive species globally as listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, causing infrastructure damage, reduced property values, and damage to sensitive ecosystems. In addition, knotweeds are extremely difficult to eradicate, and the best methods are cost prohibitive for private landowners. Thanks to the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation … Read more
The American bullfrogs are voracious predators that eats anything that fits into its mouth! Bullfrogs prey on and out-compete native frog species, including the endangered Northern leopard frog. In addition, bullfrogs are carriers of a pathogen that has caused high mortality in amphibians across the globe. Bullfrogs are native to Eastern North America but have … Read more
