The Kootenay Riparian Project 2023 Update: Bugs, boats and bags full of invasive plants! October 5, 2023…Riparian Project Funders Kootenay Riparian Invasive Plant Control was managed and delivered with financial support from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. www.fwcp.ca. This Project is funded by the Fish… Read more
Battling the Invasion: Updates on the Bullfrog Control Program in Creston, BC November 22, 2023…against the invasive American bullfrog. Community Reports and Increased Outreach: This year brought forth interesting reports from the community, shedding light on the presence of American bullfrogs in unexpected locations…. Read more
Central Kootenay Waterbodies Clear of Invasive Mussels: Testing Yields Negative Results December 14, 2023…day. The significance of this result cannot be overstated, as invasive mussels, once established in a waterbody, become virtually impossible to eradicate. CKISS remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving… Read more
Celebrating Success: Recap of the 2023 Communities Protect Freshwater Together Eco Action Project January 11, 2024…Communities Pulling Together Event 2023 Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together Event 2023 Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together Event 2023 Spring Weed Pulls and Planting: Students and Volunteers Make a… Read more
Join CKISS in Combating Invasive Species: May Declared Invasive Species Action Month April 29, 2024…at the Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together 2023 event! Together, we’re pulling our community towards a healthier, more resilient ecosystem. For more information, visit www.ckiss.ca or follow CKISS on Facebook… Read more
CKISS Outreach Booth at Creston Farmers’ Market – August 10th July 30, 2024…ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 (just behind the Visitor Centre) Come by our outreach booth to learn about invasive species in our region, discover the important work… Read more