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
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) and the Province (Ministry of Agriculture and Food) has officially confirmed the presence of Chafer Beetles in Revelstoke, marking a significant development for our community. While Chafer Beetles are not currently regulated pests, their appearance in our area necessitates immediate action to mitigate 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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ASSISTANT JOB TITLE: Invasive Species Program Assistant JOB REFERENCE: #001 CLOSING DATE: March 27, 2023 EMPLOYMENT DURATION: May 8-August 26, 2023: 35 hours/week (possibility for extension) HOURLY RATE: $23.46/hour POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1-2 JOB LOCATION: Work sites within the 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
Fall 2022 CSISS Updates | Buy Local Burn Local | Aquatic Invasive Species Updates | | Updates From the Field | Outreach Updates | Goodluck Kim! | | Upcoming Events | CSISS staff and volunteers listening to indigenous knowleddge keeper Mike Archie at Blanket Creek. Welcome to Fall! Just when it Read more
You’re Invited: CSISS AGM 2022! Event Details: Date: Tuesday November 8th, 2022 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time Format: Online Zoom Meeting Meeting will include updates from partners, including highlights from the yellow flag iris Shuswap collaboration, Blanket Creek BC Parks project, restoration seed grant findings, and aquatic sampling results. Meeting will Read more
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Z6L5Qu5Ttxvcgj9q6 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