May 20th, 2016 – Endangered Species Day May 19, 2016…and equipment. Don’t forget to check your dogs fur for plant parts and seeds. Clean Drain Dry your watercraft and equipment when you are moving it between bodies of water…. Read more
American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) Amphibious invasion: Bullfrogs threaten native Northwest species July 9, 2015…splash in the water. Sometimes, you can see their eyes in a pond, but they’ll just disappear into the muck.” The frog-catchers had better luck after dark, when they were… Read more
CKISS turns to volunteers from Selkirk College to remove invasive plants from Erie Lake October 26, 2020On a misty October morning students from Selkirk College’s Recreation Fish and Wildlife Program joined CKISS to remove invasive yellow flag iris from Erie Lake, a small waterbody outside of… Read more
Columbia Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Team February 17, 2016…Progress Report can be accessed here. Watercraft Inspection Stations In 2015, several permanent watercraft inspection stations were strategically placed along the B.C. – Alberta border and along the B.C. –… 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
June 13, 2025 – Martel Beach Broom Bash June 12, 2025…will be doing: Using loppers you will help CUT Scotch broom from this popular recreation site. What to Bring: – Loppers -Water bottle & snacks – Sturdy shoes for walking… Read more