Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology: Resource Roads in BC: Environmental Challenges at the Landscape Level February 11, 2014Resource Roads in British Columbia: Environmental challenges at a landscape level Start Date: May 14, 2014 End Date: May 15, 2014 Location: Nelson, BC ~ Prestige Lakeside Resort Visit the… Read more
Mucho Gracias Thor for you work on the CKISS Board of Directors! October 30, 2015…in Nelson and Reclamation Ride in Taghum Beach, pictured above (Thor’s the handsome guy in the middle with the high vest on). From all of us at CKISS we thank… Read more
CKISS Services April 24, 2021…Education and awareness campaigns, including Don’t Let it Loose, PlantWise, Clean, Drain, Dry and PlayCleanGo CKISS outreach booth at Lakeside Park in Nelson. For a project estimate contact: info@ckiss.ca 1-844-352-1160… Read more
CKISS 2025 Accomplishments: A Year of Action, Impact, and Community December 11, 2025…& Supporters BC Hydro BC Parks City of Nelson Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Power Fish and Wildlife Compensation Fund FortisBC Government of Canada Habitat Conservation Trust Fund Nature Conservancy of… Read more
Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). Photo: Matt Lavin (CC BY-SA 2.0) Black Henbane December 8, 2020…ornamental use in gardens. It is now present across the United States, and has limited distribution in Canada. Consequences of invasion This plant is toxic to both humans and animals…. Read more
CKISS nominates two Kootenay residents for Together in Action Milestone Awards December 17, 2019…the Central Kootenay Region. The nominations are….drum roll please……. Terry Anderson Terry Anderson of Nelson B.C. is a dedicated team member that has been instrumental in establishing an invasive species… Read more
CKISS’n Tell Earth Day 2024 Newsletter: Celebrating B.C.’s Native Species and More! April 17, 2024…PlantWise Gardening Workshop on April 13, 2024, and save the date for our AGM on May 17. We’re also seeking volunteers for our Communities Pulling Together Events in Nelson and… Read more
We continued to monitor for invasive zebra and quagga mussels during the 2020 field season November 3, 2020…in Nelson, and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. The Clean Drain Dry (CDD) program is designed to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species through recreational pathways by increasing… Read more
Knotweed – Don’t Mow It! The role of No-Mow signs in invasive knotweed prevention. June 14, 2018…to roads and sewer infrastructure are repaired with taxpayer dollars. Property values are impacted as knotweed will invade gardens and grow through cement structures including foundations. Knotweed’s aggressive nature allows… Read more
2023 Mussel Defence Program : Inspections, Lake Monitoring and CleanDrainDry! November 1, 2023…Lake (lower), Slocan Lake, Kootenay River (Nelson), Arrow Lake (upper), Columbia River, Slocan River, Whatshan Lake, Duncan Lake and Summit Lake. This is an essential part of the provincial Invasive… Read more