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
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
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
Pet and Aquarium Owners June 11, 2015…or discard of your aquarium and water garden debris into lakes, streams, rivers or storm drains Use these resources to learn how to avoid negatively impacting natural waterways and aquatic… Read more
Zebra & Quagga Mussels (Dreisssena polmorpha & Dreissena bugenis) An early Christmas present for the Central and West Kootenay Region. Our lakes are invasive mussel free……for now! December 3, 2018…once established in a waterbody. Invasive mussels can cause all of the following impacts: Clog water supply systems & hydropower facilities, increasing costs to the consumer Harm drinking water quality… Read more
The Frog Blog: Invasive American bullfrog Q & A December 9, 2019…happening is the frog is released into a different body of water, creating a NEW invasive bullfrog population. Natural migration: bullfrogs can naturally migrate between 5 – 19 km per… Read more
The History of American Bullfrog Control in the Central Kootenays January 23, 2021…find infestations of invasive American bullfrogs! photo: Carl-D.-Howe- How did bullfrogs end up in B.C.? Decades ago, aspiring farmers brought America bullfrogs to B.C. to raise them for meat consumption…. Read more