With the support of the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (CKIPC), East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC), Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) and CSISS have embarked on a Columbia Basin Invasive Species Collaboration to enhance both aquatic and terrestrial programming throughout the Basin. On the 6th and 7th of October the groups met in Castlegar, BC to exchange ideas and kick-start the development of a strategic framework for an aquatic invasive species program in the Columbia Basin. Stay tuned for more updates as the program and framework develop!

A New Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Framework for the Columbia Basin

Join us for a webinar on Apr 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT.

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https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5399441384830086914

Did you know that zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS) pose a threat to the health of the waters in the Columbia Basin? This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of addressing AIS in the Basin as well as the draft AIS Framework for developing a coordinated AIS program. In 2014, a collaborative partnership was developed between Columbia Basin Trust and the four regional invasive plant committees within the Columbia Basin (Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee, East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society and the North West Invasive Plant Council) to develop a strategic approach to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention and management. Juliet Craig of Silverwing Ecological Consulting has been developing this Framework under the guidance of a regional Steering Committee. She is presenting the proposed AIS Program Framework in order to provide opportunities for comments and feedback.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

Check out the Province’s latest Announcement to allocate $1.3 million towards prevention of Zebra/ Quagga mussels.

Catch up on the newly released Canadian Columbia Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Framework

 

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