CKISS Year in Review! A digital snapshot of our 2022 supporters & programs January 7, 2023…these invasive mussels. This is good news considering invasive mussels have the potential to negatively impact B.C.’s freshwater ecosystems and may be impossible to eradicate once established in a waterbody…. Read more
June 29, 2018 – Clean, Drain, Dry Outreach at Syringa Provincial Park May 8, 2018…watercraft and equipment. After an enjoyable day on the water spend the time inspecting your watercraft and all of your gear for any signs of plant or animal materials. Invasive… Read more
Pike are top-level hunters in aquatic food chains. Credit: katdaned via Wikimedia Commons Invasive Species Treatment Pilot Program Results Promising: Suppressing Eurasian water milfoil with the objective of reducing spawning habitat for invasive northern pike . July 12, 2018…different bodies of water in order to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. CLEAN, off all plants, animals, mud DRAIN, onto dry land any item that can hold water… Read more
Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) Eurasian Water Milfoil August 15, 2018…Species Council of British Columbia Eurasian water-milfoil: Best Management Practices | Ontario Invasive Plant Council Eurasian watermilfoil | Invasive Species Centre Eurasian watermilfoil | King County Report an Invasive Species… Read more
Teachers April 14, 2015…students that teaches youth scientific methodologies in the field in a hands-on setting. Click here to find out more and learn how to book a FREE field trip. Youth Pulling… Read more
STEMming with Invasive Youth programs kicks off in the Fall of 2022 October 24, 2022…2023, please reach out the CKISS Education Program Coordinator, Laurie Frankcom at lfrankcom@ckiss.ca, 1-844-352-1160 ext. 208. Youth play the role of ‘Invasive Species Technician’ by using hand held tablets to… Read more
CKISS is hiring! Executive Director, application deadline November 30th, 2018. November 5, 2018…of $74,500, dependent on experience (37.5 hours per week) APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2018 at 4:00 pm INTERVIEW DATE: December 14, 2018 START DATE:: January 2, 2018 or as mutually… Read more
A year in Review. 2021 CKISS Photo Album: A digital snapshot of our programs, projects, funders and partners. January 7, 2022…detection of ZQM is essential to protecting our water! These invasive mussels can have impacts on biodiversity, water quality, recreation, fisheries, species at risk and infrastructure such as hydropower facilities… Read more
August 25, 2019 – RedFish Festival May 1, 2019…a festival without music, dance, bubbles, kids activities and good food. Local food vendors will be on hand all day for a meal or a treat. The festival enjoys wide… Read more
September 9, 2023 – CKISS outreach tent at the Hills Garlic Festival August 30, 2023It’s back!! CKISS will be at the Hills Garlic Festival once again with an outreach booth with lots of valuable resources for gardeners, water enthusiasts and homeowners. In addition we… Read more