Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop | With Charise Folnovic & CSISS Join us for a unique and educational experience at our “Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop” in collaboration with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). This multifaceted workshop will be led by the talented Charise Folnovic & Jess Booth! Discover how Read more
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on the effective management of Yellow Flag Iris through the implementation of Benthic Barriers. Led by renowned expert Dr. Catherine Tarasoff from Agrowest Consulting, this workshop will shed light on the “what, why, where, and how” of Benthic Barriers as a treatment Read more
Event Description: We warmly invite you to share a local experience that combines creativity, sustainability, and community. Come join us for a collaborative Natural Dye workshop, in partnership with Jamie Kraus from Living Fragments and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). In this hands-on workshop, we will utilize locally found Read more
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