Hogs Gone Wild – Potential for invasive feral pigs in the Shuswap following wildfires. Photo Caption: Feral Pigs on the loose. Photo: Dr Ryan Brook The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is encouraging everyone to be aware of domestic pigs that may have escaped captivity during wildfire season this Read more
2023 Annual Report April 2023 marked the start of the eleventh operational season of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). Thanks to dedicated staff, diligent directors, knowledgeable partners and inspired volunteers, the CSISS expanded its programming and made significant progress on each goal identified in the 2019-2024 CSISS Strategic Read more
CSISS Updates | Welcome to Winter | ZQM Free in 2023 | Winter Invasive Species Prevention | | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Welcome to Winter Warm Winter Greetings from CSISS As winter finally blankets our region in a layer of snow, we wanted to Read more
Thanks to an Environment Grant obtained from the Alpine Club of Canada, a collaborative effort was taken to install two new ‘boot brush stations’ at the Mt. Begbie and Begbie Bluffs trailheads. This project was initiated by the Invasive Species Council of BC and completed with support from the Columbia Shuswap Read more
Shuswap watershed groups warn of recent Zebra and Quagga Mussel discoveries, call upon Province for more action to prevent spread to BC Photo caption: CSISS Technician Nolan sampling for Zebra and Quagga mussels 2023, CSISS photo credit The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are Read more
We will be taking action to remove invasive plants from the ecosystem, promoting the restoration of our local landscapes. Join us for an exciting and impactful event as the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) collaborates with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) for a Weed Pull at the Read more
Revelstoke’s Wildflower Festival CSISS Event! This year is celebrating CSISS’ 10th year of operations, and to participate in Wildflower Festival we thought we would like to channel some of the aspects of our community we love the most. Connecting, being outside & caring for the environments in which we spend Read more
Join us for a unique experience during the Wildflower Festival as we delve into the fascinating world of edible invasive plants. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS)invites you to embark on an Edible Invasives Plant Identification walk, where we will explore the lower mountain terrain, uncovering both hidden and Read more
Yellow Flag Iris- Removal and Knowledge Sharing The Yellow Flag Iris Weed Pull Day held at Little White Lake was a great community event where various organizations joined forces to protect and enhance local ecosystems. The Skw’lax Guardian Program and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society spearheaded the initiative, with Read more
Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop | With Charise Folnovic & CSISS Join us for a unique and educational experience at our “Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop” in collaboration with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). This multifaceted workshop will be led by the talented Charise Folnovic & Jess Booth! Discover how Read more