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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

CKISS is hiring!

January 27, 2025

…of water samples for lab testing, water quality testing, and monitoring substrate samplers. Public communications also will be required. The Aquatics Technician works independently, primarily in the field with limited… Read more

Invasive Species and Climate Change

January 19, 2023

…Invasive vegetation can reduce water flows in streams already struggling with lower water levels due to persistent drought. Figure 1: Major interactions between non-native invasive species and climate change. (Bradley… Read more

Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha & Dreissena bugenis)

Yip Yeah we were invasive mussel FREE in 2015! Learn how to keep it that way in 2016.

April 2, 2016

…because water enthusiasts from all corners of the Columbia Basin are taking action to CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY all of their watercraft and equipment when traveling between bodies of water. Zebra and… Read more

Native Plant Demonstration Gardens

June 24, 2021

…Demonstration Garden In operation since 2010, the RDCK Water Smart Ambassador Program provides free assessments of your outdoor watering needs through irrigation and xeriscaping assessments during the summer months. The… Read more

Thanks Selkirk students for you hard work!

Another Yellow Flag Iris Patch bites the dust!

September 13, 2016

…Garden” webpage. Avoid accidentally introducing non-native plants to surrounding water bodies by installing water gardens a safe distance away. Ensure water gardens are not allowed to overflow to wetlands, streams… Read more

A zebra mussel found in an aquarium moss ball. Please inspect your aquarium plants, if found please call the RAPP line 1-877-952-7277 Photo Credit: Lakes Commission.

Aquarium owners urged to look for zebra mussels in their aquarium plants after the highly invasive mussels were found in moss balls at several B.C. locations.

March 11, 2021

…in the compost. Once the moss balls have been removed from the aquarium, do not dispose of untreated water down the drain or into any residential water system or waterway…. 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

…with maintaining infrastructure related to power generation, sewage and water facilities. Damage you boat and waterfront property, costing you BIG BUCKS to replace or repair Mussels damaging a boat engine… Read more

Central Kootenay Lakes & Rivers Remain Free from Destructive Invasive Mussels in 2021

December 13, 2021

…they have negative impacts on biodiversity, water quality, recreation, fisheries, species at risk, and infrastructure such as hydropower facilities and municipal water supplies. Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha &… Read more

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