The BC Government has just made a big announcement to increase funding for invasive Zebra/ Quagga Mussel Prevention Efforts. The following is taking from the Provincial Media Release: Following a successful pilot program last year, today Premier Christy Clark announced a $2 million boost to the province’s invasive mussel defence Read more
Aliens in the Water – All Eyes on Deck! What alien invasive species has been detected in Revelstoke Lake Reservoir? A — Quagga Mussels; B — Zebra Musells; or C — Eurasian Milfoil? If you answered Quagga and/or Zebra Mussels you’d be wrong. But if you answered C — Eurasian Read more
Are you or someone you know interested in working for the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society and preventing the spread of invasive species in the region? Two job postings are available for the 2016 field season: 1) The Field Operations Program Coordinator is an exciting full-time, 4 month work opportunity for candidates with experience in invasive plant inventory, Read more
Our regional invasive species partner – the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society – is hiring: Are you curious as to the issue and impacts of invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of the Read more
The Columbia Basin Invasive Species Groups: Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS), East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC), Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) met up in Rossland for three days of meetings, training and program development. Staff shared resources and worked hard Read more
For the full report with photos, maps and descriptions of our 2015 programs please click here. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY April 2015 marked the start of the third operational season of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). Since its inception, the Society has actively pursued the goals identified in the 2013 Read more
Last week, invasive species across the continent were discussed by land managers and stakeholders at the North American Invasive Species Association (NAISMA) Conference in Vancouver, BC. Our regional committee, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society was highlighted at the BC Feature Night of the conference. Some highlights of the conference Read more
Our 2015 AGM was September 22, 2015 at the CSRD Salmon Arm office (555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm). The AGM was paired with an Aquatic Invasive Species Forum, showcasing demonstrations from the CSRD Eurasian Milfoil program, and provincial boat wash inspection and decontamination crew. For Full Meeting notes click Read more
B.C. GETS BOOST IN FIGHT AGAINST INVASIVE MUSSELS VICTORIA – Columbia Basin Trust is helping the province to double the number of mobile decontamination units aimed at stopping invasive mussels from entering British Columbia waterways, thanks to $360,000 in new funding. This new partnership, in the Ministry of Environment Read more
May/June: CSISS School Programs, City Council Delegations, and Plant ID Training Sessions for Highway Contractors, Stewardship groups, Municipal Staff and other interested organizations. Please be in touch if you would like a training session or workshop for your staff. May 28, 2015: Invasive Species Information Forum hosted by the Wetland Alliance Read more