Invasive zebra and quagga mussels may be small, but the problems they cause are huge. These freshwater invaders: • Reproduce rapidly: A single mussel can produce up to a million eggs per year. • Clog infrastructure: Water intake pipes, boat motors, and hydro systems can become heavily infested requiring ongoing maintenance. • Degrade ecosystems: Dense … Read more
CKISS has just launched our Crowdsorsa project for the Poison Hemlock Patrol project, where the public can get paid to remove Poison Hemlock- a poisonous invasive species that is present in the Creston region. To identify this plant for removal, it’s important you know some lookalikes in our region (Native and Invasive). Below you will … Read more
Earn up to $30 per hour for protecting the environment. Free training and safety gear provided. Residents and visitors in the Creston area have a unique opportunity to protect biodiversity and earn money at the same time. CKISS is excited to launch the Poison Hemlock Patrol, a world-first initiative that uses the mobile game Crowdsorsa … Read more
For over a decade, a small but mighty patch of land across from the Kootenay Gallery, across Highway 3A from the Castlegar airport, has been the site of something pretty amazing: community-driven invasive plant removal. Thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and students from schools like Twin Rivers Elementary, we’ve been working hard to … Read more
We are thrilled to welcome our new summer team for 2025! Meet our new team who you’ll be seeing out in the field pulling invasives, monitoring and managing our beautiful area as well as educating the public on what they can dp to protect the Kootenays! Say hello if you see you them around! Nell … Read more
May marks National Invasive Species Action Month (NISAM) across Canada, a time to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our landscapes, waterways, and biodiversity from invasive species. This nationwide initiative highlights how invasive species impact everything from our farms and forests to our lakes and gardens—and how small, everyday actions can make a big difference. … Read more
Your 2025 Earth Day edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. Earth Day is the perfect time to take action for our planet, and CKISS has put together some exciting ways for you to get involved! Whether you’re looking to pledge to stop invasive species, test your plant ID skills, … Read more
As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! May 13 2025, 7:00 pm – Virtual Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and hear about some of the fascinating work taking place in our corner of the world. The meeting will be held on Zoom which can … Read more
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is thrilled to bring back the Kootenay BroomBusters Program for a second season! After a successful launch last year, we’re once again teaming up with residents in RDCK Areas A, D, E, F, and H to take action against invasive Scotch broom. Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) might look … Read more
Earth Day is all about taking action to protect our planet, and this year, CKISS wants YOU to join the fight against invasive species! Invasive plants and animals threaten B.C.’s incredible biodiversity, but simple actions can make a big difference. That’s why we’re launching the Stop Invasive Species Pledge Giveaway! How to Enter: Go to … Read more