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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

September 7, 2025 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Garlic Fest

September 4, 2025

Hey garlic lovers, have you heard? There is more than garlic at Garlic Fest! The 30thh Annual Hills Garlic Festival date is Sunday September 7. This is one of our… 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

What did CKISS accomplish in 2017? Read our Annual Summary Report to find out about all our programs.

August 20, 2018

…programs the following publications are for you: CKISS 2018 Annual Plan. CKISS Operational Framework 2018 2018 CKISS Outreach & Education Plan Canadian Columbia Basin Regional Framework for an Aquatic Invasive… 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

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