July 5, 2023 – Warfield Community Weed Pull June 14, 2023Calling all Warfield residents, it’s time to give back to the community you love! On July 5, 2023, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Warfield . We are… Read more
Year Two of our Communities Protect Freshwater Together: Riparian Restoration in the Kootenay Region kicks of in May 2023! June 26, 2023…is to engage and inspire the local community to help protect freshwater quality through the restoration of critical water bodies and adjacent riparian habitat within three sites in the Central… Read more
August 3, 2023 – Creston Community Weed Pull July 14, 2023Calling all Creston residents, it’s time to give back to the community you love! On Aug 3, 2023, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Warfield . We are… Read more
July 20, 2023 – Community Weed Pull, Info Session and Pizza Party! July 18, 2023…simple actions you can make when working & playing around water to prevent the spread, and finally we will cover AIS identification, reporting, and management. Your knowledge will then get… Read more
Feral pigs (Sus scrofa) Photo: Steve Hillebrand Wikimedia Commons Feral Pig July 12, 2023…can be very degrading to wetland areas and impact water quality. Status in the CKISS region Within B.C., feral pigs have been reported in low numbers in the Lower Mainland,… Read more
English holly (Ilex aquifolium), zekemarshall via wikimedia commons English Holly August 24, 2023…of light. English holly is known to use a lot of water, preventing native plants from obtaining enough. It also competes with native plants for space, light and nutrients. Status… Read more
Battling the Invasion: Updates on the Bullfrog Control Program in Creston, BC November 22, 2023…Carl-D.-Howe- The battle against the invasive American bullfrog continues in Creston, with the community’s involvement playing a crucial role. As the Creston Bullfrog Control Program evolves, expanded outreach and collaboration… Read more
May 30, 2024 : Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together event. Sign up to volunteer! May 27, 2024…bring your own: 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 for… Read more
May 25, 2024 – Kootenay Lake East Shore Broom Bash Event May 11, 2024…Using hand tools you will help us CUT Scotchbroom. Click here to register What to Bring: – Water bottle & snacks – Sturdy shoes for walking – Gloves – (we… Read more
June 1, 2024 – Procter Point Broom Busters Event. May 26, 2024…session volunteers will use loppers to cut Scotch broom. No pre-registration required – just show up at 10:30! What to Bring: – Water bottle & snacks – Sturdy shoes for… Read more