Parks Canada implements new regulations requiring boat users to Clean,Drain, Dry their watercraft before entering any park waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks June 12, 2019…state that they have cleaned and drained their watercraft or gear of mud and water, and have allowed the item to dry for a minimum of 48 hours to be… Read more
New Zealand Mudsnail July 17, 2019…range of habitats including rivers, lakes, streams, estuaries, reservoirs, lagoons, canals, ditches, and even water tanks; thrives in disturbed watersheds Can withstand moderate desiccation and drought for several days facilitating… Read more
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) Hydrilla August 28, 2019…affect hydroelectric power generation Dense infestations impede water-based recreational activities Can decrease real estate values Status in the CKISS region Hydrilla is currently classified as Prevent on the CKISS Annual… Read more
The results are in! Local Waterbodies remain free of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels in 2019 December 18, 2019…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 a provincial lab for analysis… Read more
What are invasive species? November 10, 2020…Terrestrial Invasive Species. Species that live in the wet areas near water are called Riparian Species. Aquatic Invasive Species or AIS, are invasive species that live or grow underwater. Learn… Read more
EcoGarden Project April 29, 2021…list. A list of plants that are suited for the Central Kootenay garden, the wildlife, and that address regional climate change, water, and fire issues. Let’s grow something good. The… Read more
Invasive Asian Clams Confirmed in Central Kootenay Region June 11, 2021…biodiversity and human infrastructure. The clams can clog water treatment systems, contaminate drinking water, and negatively alter aquatic ecosystems by competing with native species for food and habitat. Public urged… Read more
photo: Eleanor Duifhuis CKISS continues to monitor local lakes and rivers in 2022 for destructive zebra & quagga mussels. September 5, 2022Zebra and quagga mussels (ZQM) pose a major threat to BC waters. In other parts of North America, these mussels have caused considerable damage to hydropower stations, and municipal water… Read more
Kootenay Riparian Project continues in 2022: CKISS crew remove 3840kg of invasive plants from local shorelines! October 15, 2022…plants, please contact us by email info@ckiss.ca or by phone 1-(844)-352-1160. Yellow Flag Iris Infestation Kootenay Riparian Invasive Plant Control was managed and delivered with financial support from the Fish… Read more
May 25th, 2019 – Castlegar Garden & Nature Fest April 24, 2019…Castlegar Garden Club partner to sponsor this open-air festival. The prime focus is the abundance of local gardening talent and nature resources. Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) will be… Read more