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
CKISS year in review, a snapshot of our 2017 supporters & programs. December 19, 2017…We hope 2017 has been just as memorable for you, your colleagues and your loved ones. Thanks to support from Columbia Basin Trust our efforts to protect our water from… Read more
Volunteers get their hands dirty to assist with native planting activities at Beaver Creek Provincial Park. October 26, 2020…streams negatively effect water quality. The muddy water can cut off light to aquatic plants, clog fish gills and degrade fish habitat. Native vegetation that grows along rivers, creeks and… Read more
Tamarix spp. (R. Mueller) Salt cedar April 12, 2015…or branches is also possible. Produces 600,000 seeds per plant per year. Consequences of invasion Creates deep taproots which can access groundwater and uptake vast amounts of water. This plant… Read more
Volunteers Remove Yellow Flag Iris from Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area August 4, 2016…options can be found by downloading the Invasive Species Council of BC’s 2011 Grow Me Instead booklet. Avoid accidentally introducing non-native plants to surrounding water bodies by installing water gardens… Read more
Asian Clam July 13, 2017…costs to users Alter water chemistry and contaminate drinking water with algal blooms Occur in high densities: a single clam can create a new population due to self-fertilization, producing up… Read more
Northern pike (Esox lucius) photo:J.Baxter July 22- July 31, 2022 – CASTLEGAR INVASIVE FISHOUT July 22, 2022…and gear. What can you do to help? CLEAN your watercraft and equipment. After an enjoyable day on the water, spend the time inspecting your watercraft and all of your… Read more
Central Kootenay Waterbodies Clear of Invasive Mussels: Testing Yields Negative Results December 14, 2023…increases the risk of spreading between waterbodies. The CKISS emphasizes the crucial role of preventive measures, urging watercraft users to Clean, Drain, and Dry boats and equipment when moving between… Read more
URGENT: CKISS Urges Anglers to Prevent Whirling Disease Introduction in Central Kootenay Region April 5, 2024…on watercraft in Alberta’s Waterton Lakes National Park until at least March next year. The closures are aimed at slowing the spread of invasive species. Whirling disease, caused by a… 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