Friday June 13 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qK89qKih81JkQAog8 Join CSISS for a community stewardship event Cress Creek! We’ll be removing spotted knapweed, Himalayan balsam and other invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and recreational spaces along the lake. This is a great chance to make a hands-on difference Read more…
Help Protect Our Shorelines! Wednesday, June 18 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Martha Creek Provincial Park (shoreline & boat launch areas) Join CSISS for a shoreline stewardship event at beautiful Martha Creek! We’ll be removing spotted knapweed, an aggressive invasive plant that threatens native ecosystems and recreational spaces along the lake. Read more…
Join Us: Yellow Flag Iris Weed Pull at Little White Lake Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Massey Yard (Private Residence), 31XX White Lake Road, White Lake, B.C. Help protect local wetlands by joining CSISS for a community weed pull focused on Yellow Flag Read more…
Join us for a unique, free 3-part online workshop series this summer that explores creative and responsible ways to use invasive plants. In collaboration with invasive species groups across the Columbia Basin, this series blends ecology, conservation, and hands-on learning. Each webinar features expert insights, plant ID tips, sustainable harvesting Read more…
This Month, we invite you to celebrate Invasive Species Action Month with us—an opportunity to explore, learn, and protect the incredible ecosystems that surround us. The theme this year is “Small Actions, Big Impact” because even the tiniest steps—like brushing your boots or planting native species—can help stop the spread Read more…
Whirling disease, a parasite that attacks juvenile trout and whitefish, has been detected in Kootenay Lake. This invasive pathogen poses a serious threat to B.C.’s fish populations, freshwater ecosystems, and water quality. Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS), the Province of B.C., Read more…
Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) for our Land Manager Meeting and Annual General Meeting. This is an important opportunity to collaborate, provide input, and stay informed about invasive species management in our region. Due to overwhelming interest in a virtual AGM and Land Manager Meeting, we have decided Read more…
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…
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…
We are teaming up with, Creeky Cedars Native Plant Nursery for an informative and hands-on workshop. Learn how to identify and manage invasive species, and discover the best practices for harvesting and storing native seeds. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just curious about local ecosystems, this event offers valuable Read more…