URGENT: CKISS Urges Anglers to Prevent Whirling Disease Introduction in Central Kootenay Region April 5, 2024…Laurie Frankcom, CKISS’ Education Program Coordinator. “By taking proactive measures and adhering to these guidelines, we can protect our precious water ecosystems and the diverse aquatic life they support.” Parks… Read more
Protecting BC’s Freshwaters: Native vs. Non-Native Mussels July 4, 2024…Ecosystems Invasive mussels outcompete native species for food and habitat, disrupt local ecosystems, and clog water intake pipes, costing millions in maintenance and repairs. Some more impacts: Local extirpation of… Read more
Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) Dalmatian toadflax July 19, 2024…as food and crowds out valuable forage, posing a threat to local ecosystems. Reports indicate that it contains a poisonous glucoside, which may be harmful to livestock Extensive root systems… Read more
Bull thistle (Cirisium vulgare) Bull Thistle August 8, 2024…and Needles closeup Bull Thistle – Flower heads Bull Thistle – Flower heads, Needles and Leaves Bull Thistle- Flower Head and Seeds Introduction and spread Origin: Cirsium vulgare is… Read more
Giant hogweed and fire ants spotted in Comox Valley July 25, 2013July 22, 2013, HQ Comox Valley.com, by Jonathan Szekeres The Invasive Species Council of B.C. says fire ants and Giant Hogweed have been spotted around the Comox Valley. Executive Director… Read more
Pet and Aquarium Owners June 11, 2015…ecosystems – these tips are useful for aquarium owners and water gardeners in all areas. If you can no longer care for your pet, contact the place you purchased it… Read more
Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston July 27 & 28, 2016 – Toadfest @ Summit Lake July 21, 2016…the lake’s shoreline to the upland habitat where they mature. So Toadfest also offers the opportunity for you to come and help carry a few toadlets across the road! There… Read more
September 15, 2016 – East Kootenay Invasive Species Council 2016 Field Tour August 31, 2016Our friends at East Kootenay Invasive Species Council would like to invite you to their 2016 Field Tour. This is an opportunity to celebrate the success that comes from the… Read more
Let's protect our waters and keep zebra & quagga mussels out of B.C.! BREAKING AND SAD NEWS: Destructive Invasive Mussels have been detected for the first time in Montana. November 10, 2016…Download Commercial boatwash locations. DRAIN: Drain your bilge, ballast, buckets, and any other water containers onto dry land, DRY: All items should be completely dry before launching into another waterbody… Read more
August 22 & 23, 2018 – Toadfest at Summit Lake: Volunteers Wanted to Help CKISS with a Restoration Project. July 8, 2018…Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp For more information visit the the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program website or contact them at fwcp@bchydro.com or 250-352-1300. Come meet Thomas the Toad!… Read more