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New Clean, Drain Dry sign installed at the pubic boat launch in Kalso. This is one of seven new signs going up in our region.

New signs remind BC boaters to Clean, Drain, Dry their boat and equipment to protect our waters from aquatic invasive species

August 1, 2019

…Take Eurasian watermilfoil for example: first detected within BC in 1970, it reduces biological diversity and decreases water quality by out-competing native plants for space and resources. Eurasian watermilfoil creates… Read more

CKISS year in review: A snapshot of our 2020 supporters & programs.

January 4, 2021

…ensure early detection of any new infestations in local waterbodies. #ProtectOurWaters #CDD In 2020 we collected 270 plankton samples from nine waterbodies, all samples have tested negative! CKISS acknowledges its… Read more

It’s an early Christmas present for Kootenay residents: We are mussel free in 2015!!

November 30, 2015

…a lot of time out on the water surveying for invasive aquatic plants, and thanks to our proactive approach we were able to control new populations of fragrant water lily… Read more

Watercraft stations are looking for tiny invasive mussels which cause big problems.

June 24, 2019

…quagga mussels (ZQM) into B.C. by inspecting boats, monitoring lakes and educating the public. Watercraft inspection stations are currently operating across the province. As of May 31, 5,500 inspections have… Read more

BC Salmon are in Hot Water: Record Breaking Heat is causing BIG problems!

August 10, 2015

…mortalities of native fish. Wildlife experts have estimated 80% of the spawning salmon could die because of warmer water temperatures in the Columbia River. Prior to the heat wave… Read more

What are the impacts of invasive species?

November 10, 2020

…additional impacts of invasives in aquatic ecosystems: Alter stream bank vegetation vital to fish spawning habitat and water quality Displace native plant and fish species Degrade water quality, including lowering… Read more

New Regulation: Pull the Plug on Your Watercraft – It’s the Law!

June 25, 2024

…mud, plants, and aquatic life from your watercraft and gear. Drain: Ensure that all water is drained from your boat, including internal compartments. Dry: Allow your watercraft and gear to… Read more

May 4, 2022: Webinar – Watershed Monitoring & Restoration: Helping prevent Aquatic Invasive Species in the Columbia Basin

April 21, 2022

…invasive species can influence the health of a watershed. It is increasingly important that water stewardship practitioners become aware of invasive species in their watersheds. Living Lakes Canada will introduce… Read more

Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata)

Yellow floating heart

July 11, 2019

Nymphoides peltata Description A perennial, water lily-like plant that carpets the water surface with long-stalked heart-shaped leaves (3-10 cm diameter) Showy five-petaled (with distinctive fringe along edges of petals/flower edges… Read more

May 25th, 2019 – Castlegar Garden & Nature Fest

April 24, 2019

…Castlegar Garden Club partner to sponsor this open-air festival. The prime focus is the abundance of local gardening talent and nature resources. Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) will be… Read more

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