It may surprise you, but that small pet goldfish in your home aquarium has the potential to become a serious threat if released into local lakes, rivers, or ponds. Goldfish are one of many species that can outcompete native fish and disrupt ecosystems when let loose into the wild. Goldfish are hardy, adaptable, and capable … Read more
Kokanee Creek Games Afternoon with CKISS! 🎲🌿 We will be at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Friday, August 22, 2025 for an afternoon of fun at the @kokaneecreeknaturecentre ! Games Afternoon at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Kokanee Creek Nature Centre (Kokanee Creek Provincial Park) … Read more
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Wait… is this plant invasive, or just a weed?” you’re not alone. At CKISS, we get this question all the time, and for good reason. The language used around plants, animals, and invasive species can be confusing. Terms like invasive, noxious, native, naturalized, weed, and pest are often used … Read more
Kootenay Lake is home to native freshwater mussels like Margaritifera falcata (Western Pearlshell) and Anodonta species (e.g., Western Ridgemussel). These mussels live buried in sand or mud and help filter water, cycle nutrients, and support aquatic life. But they’re at risk from invasive zebra and quagga mussels; tiny invaders that attach to hard surfaces, … Read more
Join CKISS for a Day of Learning and Fun at Kokanee Creek! Mark your calendars for a full day of nature, games, and community at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park! CKISS is teaming up with the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre to offer not one, but two exciting ways to connect with us on Thursday, July 31, 2025. … Read more
CKISS has just launched our Crowdsorsa project for the Poison Hemlock Patrol project, where the public can get paid to remove Poison Hemlock- a poisonous invasive species that is present in the Creston region. To identify this plant for removal, it’s important you know some lookalikes in our region (Native and Invasive). Below you will … Read more
If you’re planning to move a boat, kayak, paddleboard, or any other watercraft in B.C. this year — this is a must-read. Aquatic invasive species are a growing threat, and whirling disease has now been confirmed in Kootenay Lake. That makes it more important than ever to Clean, Drain, and Dry — and to stop … Read more
Visit the CKISS booth at the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market! 🗓 When: Saturday June 7th, 2025, from 9am–1pm📍 Where: ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0(just behind the Visitor Centre) What you’ll find at our booth: -Info on the launch of the Crowdsourca app for removing Poison Hemlock– Tips for safe removal– A chance … Read more