Red Eared slider & American Bullfrog Aquatic Invasive Species to watch for. Are you curious about turtles, toads and invasive species? Our new Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Kelsey is! In our latest invasive species profile video, Kelsey introduces us to two Aquatic Invasive species the: American bullfrog & Red eared Read more…
| Welcome to Spring | Wildflower Seed Mixes | Invasive Species Action Month | Aquatic Invasive Species Updates | Outreach Updates | Upcoming Events and Meetings | Welcome to Spring The days are getting longer, the birds are calling, the sun is out and we are beginning to feel the Read more…
Boating season is quickly approaching! As we welcome the arrival of spring and warmer weather, we are hoping invasive hitchhikers keep away for another season. With more visitors and watercraft travelling across the province, there is an increased risk of an accidental introduction of invasive species, including whirling disease, an Read more…
CSISS New Year Updates | 2021 Annual Reports | Invasive Mussel Monitoring Results | Staff Updates | Blanket Creek Restoration Project | Land Manager Meeting | Upcoming Events and Meetings | CSISS 2021 Annual Reports CSISS had a wonderful team and accomplished a great deal in 2021 with our aquatic, terrestrial Read more…
You’re Invited: CSISS Annual Land Manager Meeting March 3rd 2022 Event Details: Date: Wednesday March 3, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Virtual – Zoom Link Please register for the Annual Land Manager meeting HERE Annual Land Manager Meeting: The CSISS is completing its annual review of the priority invasive Read more…
Another season Mussel Free in the Columbia Shuswap! Photo Caption: Shelter Bay pier on Arrow Lakes Reservoir, tested bi-weekly for invasive mussels, none found in 2021 (Photo: CSISS). Invasive species can be extremely damaging to the health of both the ecosystem and our economy. At the top of the ‘Most Read more…
Collaborative efforts work to restore natural ecosystems: The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) in partnership with BC Parks and Shearing Consultants Ltd. coordinated the implementation of the restoration project. Now in the second year of the project, indigenous shrubs and trees have been planted to restore an invasive plant Read more…