CKISS Year in Review! A digital snapshot of our 2022 supporters & programs January 7, 2023…these invasive mussels. This is good news considering invasive mussels have the potential to negatively impact B.C.’s freshwater ecosystems and may be impossible to eradicate once established in a waterbody…. Read more
STEMming Invasive Species Program: Engaging youth through hands on science. January 21, 2023Attention youth group leaders and teachers in School District 20, 8 and 10 CKISS is currently taking booking for FREE field trips with our organization! The field trips will take… Read more
CKISS is Hiring 2 positions! Application deadline is March 9th, 2018 February 20, 2018…May 7, 2018 – August 31, 2018 The CKISS team using mechanical methods to remove Fragrant Water lily. Wage is $20/hour, 37.5 hours per week Application deadline is March 9,… Read more
June 29, 2018 – Clean, Drain, Dry Outreach at Syringa Provincial Park May 8, 2018…watercraft and equipment. After an enjoyable day on the water spend the time inspecting your watercraft and all of your gear for any signs of plant or animal materials. Invasive… Read more
CKISS year in review, a snapshot of our 2018 supporters & programs. December 4, 2018…the 2018 field season. From all of us here at CKISS we want to extend gratitude to our 2018 sponsors who allow us to keep our lakes pristine, forests lush,… Read more
Government report reveals boats contaminated with invasive mussels were Kootenay bound. April 2, 2019The 2018 interim report on the Provincial Mussel Defence Program was recently published on the program’s website. It revealed that out of the 38,000 watercraft inspected during the 2018 operating… Read more
On the Water June 11, 2015…Winnepeg. ZQM can quickly colonize important underwater infrastructures. ZQM can damage personal watercraft, as well as infrastructures like hydroelectric dams and municipal water supply systems. Does your boat… Read more
Kootenay Lake, a pristine B.C. gem! November 3, 2018 -Kootenay Lake Summit October 24, 2018…learn about stewardship activities going on around the lake that they can actively participate in. The focus of the 2018 Summit will be to provide residents with sound knowledge on… Read more
Rossland Broom Bash with YCC – July 23, 2025 – hosted by West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps July 17, 2025…available there What to bring: Loppers (they will provide as well), good shoes, sun hat, water bottle Please Register here: Google Form Sign Up Sheet Their awesome Youth Climate Ambassadors… Read more
Reflecting on 2023: CKISS Digital Photo Album, A Year of Achievements and Appreciation December 31, 2023…crucial element in our efforts to safeguard B.C.’s freshwater ecosystems. From early June to October 2023, we collected 267 samples from local lakes and rivers to test for the presence… Read more