Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on the effective management of Yellow Flag Iris through the implementation of Benthic Barriers. Led by renowned expert Dr. Catherine Tarasoff from Agrowest Consulting, this workshop will shed light on the “what, why, where, and how” of Benthic Barriers as a treatment Read more…
Event Description: We warmly invite you to share a local experience that combines creativity, sustainability, and community. Come join us for a collaborative Natural Dye workshop, in partnership with Jamie Kraus from Living Fragments and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). In this hands-on workshop, we will utilize locally found Read more…
Description: Event: 10th Anniversary Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event & Secwepemc Knowledge Workshop Event Description: Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in celebrating their 10th anniversary of operations by participating in the annual Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event! We aim to tackle the invasive Yellow Flag Iris, notorious for invading wetlands, Read more…
Last week, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 10th anniversary at Kovach Park in Revelstoke. The event brought together long-standing board members, dedicated staff, partner organizations, volunteers, friends and family. Photo Caption: CSISS Staff and Board of Directors at a 10th Anniversary Read more…
CSISS Updates | Spring Sensations | CSISS Big Birthday | ISCBC Forum | Wildflower Seed mixes | | Spring Webinars | CBT Open House | Captivating Content | Staff Updates | | Upcoming Events | Spring Sensations Goodbye snow, hello garden time! Been feeling the warmth of the Read more…
Go Skiing for Invasive Species Prevention Mustang Powder Cat Skiing has generously donated one seat on a cat-skiing trip to support invasive species management in our region! All proceeds raised through the auction will support managing and preventing invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap region. About our Auction. An all Read more…
CSISS Updates | 2022 Annual Reports | Land Manager Meeting | Invasive Mussel Monitoring Results | CSISS Webinar | Captivating Content | Staff Updates | Upcoming Events | Warm winter wishes! The CSISS Team would like to wish our friends, colleagues, and connections throughout the Columbia Shuswap, province and Read more…
You’re Invited: CSISS Annual Land Manager Meeting March 14th, 2023 Event Details: Date: Tuesday March 14, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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…
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) has wrapped up another field season monitoring 12 lakes for invasive mussels across the Columbia-Shuswap region. Between June and September, staff collected 116 water samples that were analyzed for the presence of invasive mussels. No invasive mussels were detected in any of the Read more…
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…