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, 2019Nymphoides 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
CKISS outreach booth at Lakeside Park in Nelson. CKISS is hitting the road to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species during Invasive Species Action Month in May May 1, 2017…the following locations in May: BC Wildlife Federation AGM & Convention, Nelson BC, May 5th-6th Nelson Garden Festival, Nelson BC, May 13th Critter Day, Trail BC, May 13th Rossland Society… 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
Hugely successful planting bee and invasive species education day at Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary October 4, 2021…migrating birds, they are home to many species at risk, and are important for water filtration, flood control, and they act as a carbon sink. We believe that when youth… Read more
CKISS is Hiring! Assistant Field Program Manager, Invasive Species Technicians, and Outreach Program Assistant January 13, 2023…booth at community events and public locations; leading community weed pull events and youth field trips, assisting with website updates, newsletters, press releases and social media posts, iNaturalist projects and… Read more