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The days are getting longer, and signs of spring are starting to appear in the Kootenays, before long it will have changed from ski season to gardening season.  The horticulture industry has been recognized as a key pathway for invasive species introduction and spread.  Introduced invasive garden ornamentals have unique characteristics that allow them to …  Read more

Are you curious as to the issue and impacts of invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of the Central Kootenay region? Do you have extensive knowledge of integrated pest management, with proven experience in on-the-ground activities? Do you …  Read more

The 11th annual forum, INVASIVES 2016 was held last week in Richmond BC.  The event attracted scientists, government organizations, First Nations representatives, community organizations and regional invasive species committees like us here at CKISS.  We gathered to discuss innovative ways to protect British Columbia’s environment and economy against harmful invasive species. According to a recent article …  Read more

SOUTHERN INTERIOR WEED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE JOB POSTING Program Coordinator Kamloops, BC TBD on a contract basis February 12, 2016 The Southern Interior Weed Management Committee (SIWMC) is a non-profit organization comprised of volunteer members representing private & public agencies, clubs and organizations in the Thompson-Nicola Region of British Columbia. Members are dedicated to increasing awareness …  Read more

Gardening has been identified as one of the main human pathways that cause the spread and introduction of invasive species. It may be beautiful in your garden but these plants have unique characteristics that allow them to outcompete native vegetation causing economic and environmental harm. Luckily we here at CKISS are ambassadors for the PlantWise …  Read more

ALIENS AMONG US: A Book that will open your Children’s Eyes Looking for the perfect gift that will inspire the next generation of environmentalists? Kids can unwrap the book “Aliens Among Us” by Alex Van Tol under the tree this year and be alerted to what impacts invasive species have. There are over 4000 alien …  Read more

CKISS would like to extend our gratitude to Raegan Mallinson who sat on our Board of Directors for the past year. Reagan is a true water ambassador and her passion for protecting our lake and rivers is contagious! Reagan will be stepping down from the Board in order to travel to Central America to take …  Read more

If you live in the Central Kootenays you just received an early Christmas present; the results are in and 2015 was another win for CKISS’ aquatic invasive species (AIS) program. No zebra or quagga mussels (ZQM) were found in any of the Kootenay Lakes and Rivers surveyed during this year’s field season! What exactly is …  Read more

Thor Smestad announced in September that he would be stepping down from our Board of Directors to head out on an adventure of a lifetime. Thor is jumping on his motorcycle and heading to South America to travel, learn and explore. We were lucky enough to have Thor for 2 years as an esteemed member …  Read more