Columbia Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Team February 17, 2016…Watercraft Inspection Stations In 2015, several permanent watercraft inspection stations were strategically placed along the B.C. – Alberta border and along the B.C. – United States border. Auxiliary conservation officers… Read more
Don’t Let it Loose! Never dump aquarium contents into natural areas. Your could be introducing an invasive species to the native ecosystem. July 31, 2020 – Don’t Let It Loose Outreach Booth at Castlegar Pet Stores July 27, 2020…to practice physical distancing in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Outreach Booth Details Location : Pet Valu Address: 2317 Columbia Ave, Castlegar Date: July 31, 2020 Time: 10:00-… Read more
Thank You Raegan! December 15, 2015CKISS would like to extend our gratitude to Raegan Mallinson who sat on our Board of Directors for the past year. Reagan is a true water ambassador and her passion… Read more
Northern Crayfish (Orconectes virilis) Northern/Virile Crayfish July 13, 2017…claw) often have dark specs and orange or reddish tips May have paired black marks along its abdomen Can inhabit rivers, streams, lakes, marshes & ponds Prefers waters with rocky… 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
CKISS Education Booth July 25, 2020 – Clean Drain Dry Education Booth at Village of Slocan Public Beach July 13, 2020With 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
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
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) Giant hogweed January 2, 2017…in wind, flowing water, and by inadvertent animal/human transport when seeds adhere to fur, clothing, or equipment. Consequences of invasion Health Risk: Sap (found in leaves, stalks, and stem hairs)… 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