Watercraft stations are looking for tiny invasive mussels which cause big problems. June 24, 2019…mussels. During the 2018 operations season 78,000 people were reached to promote the Clean, Drain, Dry message, 450 decontaminations were performed and 82 violation tickets were issued to people who… Read more
Saturday September 18, 2021 – Nelson Communities Pulling Together Event. Seeking volunteers to help us remove yellow flag iris. September 13, 2021…staging, and migrating waterfowl. Details Date: Saturday September 18, 2021 Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Location: The shore of Kootenay Lake at the end of Lakeside Dr.,70 Lakeside Dr. (Meet… Read more
A Stronger BC Action team is once again rolling up their sleeves to tackle invasive species in the Central Kootenay region. August 5, 2022Managing invasive species can be labour intensive! We are thrilled that for the second year in a row, Nelson is home base to a Stronger BC Action team. The action… Read more
May 6, 2023 – Pulpit Rock Community Weed Pull May 1, 2023Are you a hiker, runner, cyclist, or outdoors person in the Nelson area? Have you used the Pulpit rock trail? If yes, this event is for you. It’s time to… Read more
May 30, 2024 : Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together event. Sign up to volunteer! May 27, 2024…runner, cyclist, or simply enjoy the outdoors in the Nelson area, this event is for you. Partnering with the Nelson Run Club, CKISS is calling on volunteers to join us… Read more
December 13, 2023: Webinar, Horticulture in a Changing Climate: Smart Garden Choices to Prevent Plant Invasions December 5, 2023…your landscaping and gardening choices can make a difference. Let’s delve into the world of native plants and explore resources for sustainable gardening in the Northwest region. Ready to make… 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
Meet the Summer 2024 team! June 13, 2024…Nelson. This season she is looking forward to exploring the Central Kootenays and learning about all the plants and animals specific to the region. Emily Spiler Emily moved… Read more
Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) Fragrant Water Lily July 18, 2016…your water garden. Properly dispose of invasive garden waste. RDCK landfills accept invasive plants in clear plastic bags free of charge. Do not transplant fragrant water lily from one location… Read more
New ‘Great Garden Alternatives’ website August 21, 2013New website out of the Canadian Prairies highlights invasive plant species and their alternatives. Check it out, http://www.greatgardenalternatives.com… Read more