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Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum)

Eurasian Water Milfoil

August 15, 2018

…Species Council of British Columbia Eurasian water-milfoil: Best Management Practices | Ontario Invasive Plant Council Eurasian watermilfoil | Invasive Species Centre Eurasian watermilfoil | King County Report an Invasive Species… Read more

The Importance of Clean, Drain, Dry: Keep Our Waters Safe This Boating Season

June 21, 2024

…your watercraft in top shape. Why Clean, Drain, Dry? Aquatic invasive species, like zebra mussels and quagga mussels, pose significant threats to our ecosystems. These invaders can damage watercraft, disrupt… Read more

Protecting BC’s Freshwaters: Native vs. Non-Native Mussels

July 4, 2024

…to prevent the spread of invasives, and how to report if you spot invasives in the wild! Native Freshwater Mussels in BC British Columbia’s freshwater systems are home to native… Read more

CKISS at Kootenay EcoFest- May 25, 2025

May 8, 2025

…EcoFest, hosted at the beautiful Bear Spring Eco Retreat on May 24–25! This two-day festival is all about reconnecting with nature, celebrating local solutions, and inspiring community action—and we’re thrilled… Read more

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

Heading Out on the Water in 2025? You Must Stop at B.C.’s Watercraft Inspection Stations

June 4, 2025

…Where was your watercraft in the last 30 days? How long has it been out of the water? Watercraft are considered high-risk if they: Were recently used in waters known… 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

Invasive Mussels in BC: The Risk, The Response, and How You Can Help What’s at Risk?

July 1, 2025

…could save millions of dollars. Clean, Drain, Dry your boat and equipment every time you exit a waterbody and before you launch into a new one. Remove mud, drain water,… 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

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