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
Saturday March 3, 2018 – Climate Change Education Workshop January 24, 2018Do you want to teach about Climate Change? But want to learn more about the local science and education resources? This workshop will be grounded in local climate science using… Read more
Know what you grow! The horticulture industry has been identified as a pathway for invasive plant introduction. Saturday June 8th, 2018 – CKISS Outreach booth @ Georama Growers June 6, 2018Gardens are a beautiful refuge however if invasive species are planted or unmanaged they can quickly spread from your property to your neighbors’ and natural areas. Horticulture has been identified… Read more
September 29th, 2018 – CKISS AGM & Field Tour September 4, 2018Mark your calendars for the CKISS AGM and Field Tour. It will take place on Saturday September 29th from 9 am- 3 pm in Salmo B.C. Stay tuned for more… Read more
CKISS needs your input! Please fill out this survey by Wednesday December 5, 2018 November 28, 2018We want your ideas! The Board of Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is developing it’s next strategic plan – setting our direction to 2025. We would love you to… Read more