Let's protect our waters and keep zebra & quagga mussels out of B.C.! BREAKING AND SAD NEWS: Destructive Invasive Mussels have been detected for the first time in Montana. November 10, 2016…with maintaining infrastructure related to power generation, sewage and water facilities. Damage you boat and waterfront property, costing you BIG BUCKS to replace or repair Mussels damaging a boat engine… Read more
Parrot Feather Milfoil (Myriophyllum aquaticum) Parrot feather milfoil July 13, 2019…aquatic vegetation Impacts waterways, irrigation ditches, and drainage canals, where it has the potential to inhibit flow and increase maintenance costs Alters water chemistry which can negatively affect juvenile salmon… Read more
A zebra mussel found in an aquarium moss ball. Please inspect your aquarium plants, if found please call the RAPP line 1-877-952-7277 Photo Credit: Lakes Commission. Aquarium owners urged to look for zebra mussels in their aquarium plants after the highly invasive mussels were found in moss balls at several B.C. locations. March 11, 2021…in the compost. Once the moss balls have been removed from the aquarium, do not dispose of untreated water down the drain or into any residential water system or waterway…. Read more
Native Plant Demonstration Gardens June 24, 2021…Demonstration Garden In operation since 2010, the RDCK Water Smart Ambassador Program provides free assessments of your outdoor watering needs through irrigation and xeriscaping assessments during the summer months. The… Read more
Central Kootenay Lakes & Rivers Remain Free from Destructive Invasive Mussels in 2021 December 13, 2021…they have negative impacts on biodiversity, water quality, recreation, fisheries, species at risk, and infrastructure such as hydropower facilities and municipal water supplies. Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha &… Read more
Invasive Species and Climate Change January 19, 2023…Invasive vegetation can reduce water flows in streams already struggling with lower water levels due to persistent drought. Figure 1: Major interactions between non-native invasive species and climate change. (Bradley… Read more
CKISS takes action to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species during Invasive Species Action Month in May May 1, 2018…– Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest May 23rd – Friends of Kootenay Lake Youth Water Festival “We want to concentrate on public education in order to raise awareness on how… Read more
May 26th, 2018 – 9th Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest April 21, 2018May is Invasive Species Action Month! What can you do? Why not come visit the CKISS booth at the Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest to ask us what simple actions… Read more
August 22 & 23, 2018 – Toadfest at Summit Lake: Volunteers Wanted to Help CKISS with a Restoration Project. July 8, 2018…event. Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston Event Details: Date & Time: Wednesday August 22nd, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday August 23, from 9:00 am – 12 noon. Location: Summit Lake… Read more
January 27th, 2018 – Taste the Wild: A Camas Conservation Fundraiser December 8, 2017The Kootenay Native Plant Society is holding a gala evening with a tasting menu featuring camas and other wild foods, presentations celebrating camas conservation in the West Kootenay, and a… Read more