Invasive Mussels Detected in Aquarium Moss Balls in Washington, USA – Action Needed in the Columbia-Shuswap Region

Press Release— September 5 2024 Invasive Mussels Detected in Aquarium Moss Balls in Washington, USA – Action Needed in the Columbia-Shuswap Region The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is alerting the region to the recent detection of zebra mussels in aquarium moss balls in Washington, USA. Vigilance and proactive Read more…

Invasive Species and Wildfire Workshop – Tsútswecw Provincial Park

Register here: https://forms.gle/JyWfxwWnynvso8nu8 When:  Thursday 26th September, 2024, 10am-2pm Location: Tsútswecw Provincial Park, meet at Main Parking Lot & Information Centre Description: Come join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), BC Parks and other land managers for an insightful day learning about the impacts of wildfire on invasive plant species at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Read more…

CSISS Raises Alarm Over Whirling Disease Detection at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park

Press release – January 2024   Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) Raises Alarm Over Whirling Disease Detection at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park Photo caption: Rainbow trout infected with whirling disease which damages the backbone of the fish causing them to swim in a “whirling” pattern. Image: Sascha Hallet, FishPathogens    Read more…

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