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
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