CKISS Environmental Focused Events in September hope to ease climate anxiety in the Kootenay Region. September 6, 2023The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is hosting two events in September that focus on protecting native ecosystems with hopes it will help residents reduce the climate anxiety they… Read more
The Kootenay Riparian Project 2023 Update: Bugs, boats and bags full of invasive plants! October 5, 2023…Tall flowering perennial plant, common along stream and river banks and shallow ponds. Flowers have 5-7 purple petals arranged along vertical spikes at the top of stems. Stems are woody… Read more
Central Kootenay Waterbodies Clear of Invasive Mussels: Testing Yields Negative Results December 14, 2023…day. The significance of this result cannot be overstated, as invasive mussels, once established in a waterbody, become virtually impossible to eradicate. CKISS remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving… Read more
Join CKISS in Combating Invasive Species: May Declared Invasive Species Action Month April 29, 2024…destructive invader crowding out native plants and disrupting ecosystems. Let’s work together to combat its spread. Photo Credit: Nick Turland Invasive plants can be introduced through the horticulture industry or… Read more
CKISS Outreach Booth at Creston Farmers’ Market – August 10th July 30, 2024…ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 (just behind the Visitor Centre) Come by our outreach booth to learn about invasive species in our region, discover the important work… Read more