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
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
Request for Statement of Qualifications Submittal Date: June 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M PST The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society is soliciting a statement of qualification from individuals or firms interested in providing herbicide contracting services. Proposals shall be submitted to the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, Attention: Jennifer Vogel, at admin@ckiss.ca. Proposals submitted after … 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
It is estimated that in the eastern states and provinces over six–million bats have been killed by, an invasive fungus called white-nose syndrome (WNS). The fungus invades bats that are hibernating, causing the bats to wake up early, which in turn depletes their fat reserves, creates dehydration and eventually causes death. On 31st March 2016, Washington … Read more
