Join us for an Invasive Weed Pull and learn about the impact of invasive species on our local trails and environment. Date: Wednesday August 22st Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Salmon Arm Bay Foreshore Trails This event is a joint effort between the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, Read more
CSISS Updates | Whirling Disease & NEW Prevention measures | From the Field | Invasive Species Alerts | | Golden Visitor Centre Info Sign | Staff Updates | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Welcome to Summer with CSISS Photo: CSISS staff and some board members at our recent Read more
Where we will be in the communities of the CSRD? July 13th, 10 am (MT) – Golden Weed pull July 19th, 10am-1pm- Shuswap Lake Provincial Park weed pull July 20th, 9am-1pm – Salmon Arm Downtown Farmers Market July 20th, 1pm-6pm- Revy Paddle Fest July 21st, Kingfisher Learn to Fish Day Read more
It’s the 15th annual community weed pull event in Golden run by Wildsight and CSISS! Come join us for a family friendly day learning about invasive plants and making a difference in preserving the biodiversity of Golden. As a special thank you to our hardworking volunteers, a free lunch will Read more
Join Us for a Weed Pull at Martha Creek Provincial Park! Date: Friday, June 28th Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Help us protect the natural beauty and biodiversity of Martha Creek Provincial Park by participating in our weed pull event! We will be removing invasive species from the shoreline Read more
You’re invited to a yellow flag iris weedpull, June 7th from 2:30 – 5:30pm. We will be dead heading this aquatic invasive plant to prevent the spread of seeds and slow/stop re-growth by cutting underwater. Yellow flag iris causes economic impacts by clogging up ditches and irrigation canals. It can Read more
Every year the BC government proclaims May ‘Invasive Species Action Month’ recognizing the impact of invasive species on BC’s environment, economy, society, and human health. This month, CSISS urges everyone to learn how to identify invasive species, report sightings, and become familiar with the ways of preventing their spread. This Read more
Photo Caption: Norway rat eating some plant material. Photo credit: shutterstock Two species of rats are problematic and invasive in BC: Norway and Black rats. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is raising awareness of what can be done about these pesky rodents. Norway and Black Rats The Norway Read more
CSISS Updates | Land Manager Meeting and AGM | ISCBC Annual Forum | Squeal on Pigs | Fish Webinars | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Spring Greetings from CSISS As the snow quickly melts away and the sun graces us with warmth, we find ourselves immersed in the Read more
Are you curious about aquatic ecosystems or a keen angler? If so, we have just the webinars for you! Invasive Fish – Webinar One: Bass and Yellow Perch Thursday 4th April, 10.00am Andrew Klassen brings over 16 years of invaluable experience as a Senior Fisheries Biologist for the Fish and Read more