Take Action November 25, 2020…wild Aquatic invasive species are typically introduced and spread by: Improper disposal of aquarium water, plants and pets Planting invasive species near aquatic and riparian ecosystems Attached to boat motors,… Read more
Spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe) Spotted Knapweed December 7, 2020…grasslands are particularly at risk. Spotted knapweed can also invade rangelands, decreasing the amount of food available for livestock or wildlife. Knapweed infestations can change the way water flows through… Read more
Aquatics Program Coordinator Khaylish Fraser collects a plankton sample from Arrow Lakes (photo: Tanya Malcolm, KAST) Celebrating another year with no zebra or quagga mussels detected in the Central Kootenays! December 16, 2020…like hydroelectric dams and municipal water supply systems. Watercraft inspection stations intercept contaminated watercraft bound for BC waters ZQM have been detected as nearby as Montana and Manitoba. They… Read more
April 16-30, 2021: Earth Day Contest! Tell us what your favourite native plant is for a chance to WIN a limited addition CKISS T-shirt. April 15, 2021…native plant populations from invasive species and habitat loss? Native plants provide a variety of important ecosystem goods and services. They provide oxygen, capture carbon and help keep our water… Read more
Sunday June 13th,2020 – CKISS PlantWise Outreach booth at the Nakusp Heritage Nursery June 10, 2021…become PlantWise and know what you grow! Details: Date: Sunday June 13th,2020 Time: 10am- 2 pm Location: Nakusp Heritage Nursery, 7 South Nelson Avenue PlantWise Program Gardening has been identified… Read more
Garlic mustard Alliaria petiolata Garlic mustard June 16, 2021…to flower. The whole “s”-shaped root must be removed because new plants can sprout from root fragments. After hand pulling, replace and pack down any disturbed soil and, if possible,… Read more
Saturday July 24, 2021 – Clean Drain Dry Outreach Booth @ Village of Slocan Public Beach June 24, 2021With boating season well on it’s way it is time to enjoy the great lakes and rivers in our region, however invasive species can spread by hitchhiking onto watercraft. The… Read more
September 11,2021 – Nakusp Community Weed Pull – Broom Bash! September 7, 2021…Nakusp Click here to register Please bring your own: Gloves – we have spares if required Sturdy footwear Long sleeves Water and snacks Tools will be provided. Feel free to… Read more
Help us keep Kootenay Lake invasive mussel free! September 11, 2021…drain and dry your watercraft and equipment. If you are transporting a watercraft in B.C. it is mandatory to stop at all watercraft inspection stations along your route. #ProtectOurWaters #CleanDrainDry… Read more
April 8-22, 2022: Earth Day Contest! April 8, 2022To celebrate Earth Day (April 22) we want to salute our amazing native plant diversity. Afterall they provide oxygen, capture carbon, help keep our water clean, support wildlife and pollinators…. Read more