News

The introduction of invasive Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) in the Robson Reach section of the Lower Columbia River has resulted in ideal spawning habitat for invasive northern pike (Esox lucius).  Northern pike were first found within the Columbia River in 2010 and are ravenous and highly predatory, having the ability to devastate local fish populations. …  Read more

With the warm weather favouring BC’s backyard and water garden enthusiasts, the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) and the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is reminding the public to be careful when selecting plants for their ponds and gardens. “Over 60% of invasive plants are spread by people through our everyday activities including …  Read more

If you are a recreational angler and want to make some extra cash this summer The Okanagan Nation Alliance‘s Northern Pike bounty program is for you!  Read details and rules below.  Rules and Regulations      Read more

Invasive knotweed has been accurately described as the plant that is eating B.C. It breaks through infrastructure, chokes out waterways, and what’s more: you pay for it. The damage done to roads and sewer infrastructure are repaired with taxpayer dollars. Property values are impacted as knotweed will invade gardens and grow through cement structures including …  Read more

Invasive American bullfrogs are now migrating from Idaho into the Creston area. This is bad news for local ecosystems, and native amphibians that call the Creston Valley home. The American bullfrog is listed as one of the 100 worst alien invasive species internationally due to its adaptable, prolific, competitively exclusive, and predatory nature. Another concern …  Read more

Your Spring 2018 update is now available by clicking here.  What will you find in the Spring 2018 issue of CKISS’n Tell? May is Invasive Species Action Month: learn what CKISS is doing this May, photo competition and upcoming webinars News on the NEW Clean, Drain,Dry billboards and watercraft inspections station New faces to CKISS: Executive …  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 for the fourth year running.  Invasive species threaten BC’s environment, economy and society, including human health, but stopping invasive species is possible if we …  Read more

We here at CKISS applaud the efforts of FortisBC Inc. for removing a significant infestation of yellow flag iris from the debris boom at Brilliant Dam in March. CKISS has listed yellow flag iris as a priority action species in our region and it must be controlled immediately. It is capable of invading new areas quickly …  Read more

Morgan joined the CKISS team as the Research Program Coordinator in May of 2015.  During her time with us, she worked on innovative programs such as using eDNA for early detection of American bullfrogs and utilizing drones to map yellow flag iris. Her role also included herbicide consultation and assistance with funding proposals. Morgan’s intelligence, work …  Read more