Dalhousie’s aquaculture genomics lab detects new invasive species February 11, 2014…in Nova Scotia waters. “This early detection is critically important, as discovering an invasion early in the invasion process gives both growers and government managers time to develop and implement… Read more
Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology: Resource Roads in BC: Environmental Challenges at the Landscape Level February 11, 2014…(including soils, water, and air). At this conference, we’ll address road-network effects and management responses for addressing landscape-level environmental and social impacts. Topics of interest include road effects, strategic planning,… Read more
Using invasive trees to make jet fuel July 25, 2013…engineer at the ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, Ariz., will fine-tune modeling estimates of watershed-level rainfall runoff and erosion, which will help guide decisions on where to harvest… Read more
July 9th, 2015 – CSISS Biocontrol Workshop July 7, 2015…field tour Please come prepared with a notebook, water, snacks, field-clothing, hiking boots, sunhats, etc. Contact for workshop is CSISS Program Manager Robyn Hooper Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society rhooper@columbiashuswapinvasives.org… Read more
American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) Amphibious invasion: Bullfrogs threaten native Northwest species July 9, 2015…splash in the water. Sometimes, you can see their eyes in a pond, but they’ll just disappear into the muck.” The frog-catchers had better luck after dark, when they were… Read more
Columbia Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Team February 17, 2016…Watercraft Inspection Stations In 2015, several permanent watercraft inspection stations were strategically placed along the B.C. – Alberta border and along the B.C. – United States border. Auxiliary conservation officers… Read more
Thank You Raegan! December 15, 2015CKISS 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… Read more
American Bullfrog American Bullfrog March 29, 2016…frogs: water, shelter and insects Additional resources BC Frogwatch Program Invader Alert : Bullfrog vs Native BC frogs ID Take Action: Pet and Aquarium Owners Global Invasive Species Database Bullfrog… Read more
A mountain biker cleans their bike before hitting a new trail to prevent the spread of invasive plants. Small actions make a big difference in protecting our natural ecosystems Photo Credit: CKISS What will you do for Invasive Species Action Month? March 30, 2016…on gardeners. Week 3: Play, Clean ,Go, focus on outdoor recreationalists. Week 4: Aquatics: Clean Drain Dry, focus on water enthusiasits. Province of British Columbia Invasive Species Action Month Proclamation… Read more
The Province of BC is flexing their muscles against mussels April 3, 2016Protecting our waters just got a little easier! The Province of BC just announced that eight permanent mussel-inspection stations will be located along the BC-Alberta border and the border with the… Read more