You’re Invited: CSISS Annual Land Manager Meeting March 3rd 2022 Event Details: Date: Wednesday March 3, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: 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…
Another season Mussel Free in the Columbia Shuswap! Photo Caption: Shelter Bay pier on Arrow Lakes Reservoir, tested bi-weekly for invasive mussels, none found in 2021 (Photo: CSISS). Invasive species can be extremely damaging to the health of both the ecosystem and our economy. At the top of the ‘Most Read more…
CSISS is hiring an Interim Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator Job Title: Interim Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator Job posting: #001 Closing date: January 3, 2022 Employment duration: Seasonal, hourly (Part time 4 months February- May, Full time 4 months June – October). Start date: February 7th, End date: October 7th. Wage: $22-25 Read more…
Collaborative efforts work to restore natural ecosystems: The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) in partnership with BC Parks and Shearing Consultants Ltd. coordinated the implementation of the restoration project. Now in the second year of the project, indigenous shrubs and trees have been planted to restore an invasive plant Read more…
In this Newsletter: | Blanket Creek Restoration | AIS Update | Save the Date: CSISS 2021 AGM | Team Updates | Stop Invasives in Fall | Upcoming Partner Events & Conferences Blanket Creek Restoration Weekend: The first weekend of October started off with two big days of restoration work at Blanket Creek Provincial Park. The Read more…
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SwKaX5ODJsEWQGLq2a9ZsMZCar1laq_aQmDPjWNQc1M/edit The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is leading a multi-year restoration project at Blanket Creek Provincial Park. The goal of this project is to enhance and restore natural areas by re-seeding and planting indigenous plants. Volunteers are needed to help with seeding and planting activities. Blanket Creek Read more…
Event Details: Date: Tuesday October 26, 2021 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time Format: Online Zoom Meeting Meeting will include updates from partners, including highlights from the Yellow Flag Iris Shuswap collaboration and Blanket Creek BC Parks project. Guest speaker presentations include: Chandra Moffat from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada to discuss regional Read more…
In this Newsletter: New Staff | Blanket Creek Restoration Update | CSISS is Hiring | New Boot Brush Kiosks | Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach | Upcoming Events | Save The Date: CSISS 2021 AGM Blanket Creek Restoration Project update: Native flowers are in full bloom and our staff are watering restoration sites regularly to help plants make it through the hot summer months! Read more…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society Interim Terrestrial Field Program Coordinator Job Title: Interim Terrestrial Field Program Coordinator – Interim 12-18 month parental leave Job Reference: #003 Closing date: July 26, 2021 Employment duration: Seasonal, hourly (Full time 7 months April – October, Part time 5 months November- Read more…
See complete CSISS February 2021 newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/87ef293c1a9f/csiss-january-2021-updates-4260789 In this Newsletter: | Save the Date: Annual Land Manager Meeting March 9th | Annual report infographic highlights our organizations accomplishments in 2020 | CSISS is hiring! | Shuswap Invasive Clam Meeting Summary | Resources to help you plan a pollinator garden | March 9th Annual Land Manager Meeting Annual Read more…