The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) recently received some good news! From June through October 2019, CKISS staff conducted plankton and substrate sampling for zebra and quagga mussels (ZQM) within West and Central Kootenay waterbodies. They collected a total of 286 plankton samples from eight waterbodies in the region. The samples were sent to … Read more
The Together in Action (TIA) Awards, were launched in 2014 by the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of those going over and beyond their work in the field of invasive species management in BC. Every five years Milestone TIA (e.g. fifteenth anniversary in 2020) are presented at a … Read more
The American bullfrog is listed as one of the 100 worst invasive species internationally! Sadly, bullfrogs have ended up in the Central Kootenay region. Here is everything you need to know about the extremely invasive American bullfrog. Where are bullfrogs originally from? Bullfrogs are native to eastern North America. They are found in southern Ontario … Read more
Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to invasive species management, education and awareness, research, or on-the-ground work in BC ? The Invasive Species Council of BC are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Together In Action Milestone Awards. Members of the public, staff and ISCBC Board can nominate recipients for any or all five categories. … Read more
Your 2019 Fall edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? Restoration Stories, Highlights from our Education, Aquatics and Operations programs, City of Nelson partners with us to control knotweed, October is firewood awareness month If you want to receive our … Read more
We have collaborated with the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology (VFE) to assist with restoration efforts at the Snk’Mip Marsh Sanctuary. The 17.4- hectare wetland located at the North end of Slocan lake was purchased by the Foundation in 2017. The area is a vital aquatic and riparian ecosystem because it is an important stop over … Read more
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is leading a three-year restoration project at Beaver Creek Provincial Park in Trail to improve wildlife habitat and to reduce erosion along the creek bed. With the help of volunteers from J.L. Crowe Secondary School and Selkirk College, invasive plants were mechanically removed and the area was replanted … Read more
We have collaborated with the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology (VFE) to assist with restoration efforts at the Snk’Mip Marsh Sanctuary. The 17.4-hectare wetland located at the north end of Slocan Lake was purchased by VFE in 2017. The area is a vital aquatic and riparian ecosystem because it is an important stopover for migrating birds; … Read more
Moving firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests hidden in or on the wood. Small bugs, eggs and tree killing diseases can be in your fire wood and you may not know it. Avoid putting our beautiful forests at risk by only using fire wood that has been cut locally Your firewood choices matter, and … Read more
Nelson, BC – Japanese knotweed is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species. Knotweed is among the highest priority plants to be eradicated for the Province of BC and the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS). There are four species of knotweed found in BC … Read more
