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
May 14, 2022 – Kootenay Gallery Broom Bash April 19, 2022…Gloves – we have spares if required Sturdy footwear Long sleeves Water and snacks Tools will be provided. Feel free to bring your own clean clippers to cut the broom…. Read more
PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week Kicks off June 4-11, 2022 June 4, 2022…Clean your horse’s hooves and feed them weed-free certified hay before your adventure. Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft and angling equipment to Protect Our Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species!… Read more
July 21, 2022: CKISS Guest Presenter at the BC Backcountry Hunters & Anglers ‘Pints of Knowledge” Speaker Series Event July 7, 2022…wildlife habitat and alter stream bank vegetation vital to fish spawning habitat and water quality. Hunters and anglers rely heavily on healthy ecosystems to pursue the activities they enjoy so… Read more
What has the CKISS field crew been up to this spring and summer?? August 8, 2022…sites have included fire halls, water treatment facilities, administration properties, parks and more. CKISS staff have been putting their invasive plant identification skills to use with these inventories, identifying all… Read more
November 8-10, 2022 – Seeking volunteers to plant native species at Harrop wetland. Sign up! October 20, 2022…like to volunteer for during registration Things to bring: Food and water Rubber boots Warm clothes Trowel and gardening gloves (if you have them) FOKLSS will also provide you with… Read more