EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Job Title: Invasive Species Program Assistant Job Reference: #001 Location: Revelstoke, Columbia-Shuswap. Worksites within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Main office in Revelstoke, BC but travel required for position throughout the CSRD. Closing Date: March 4, 2020 Employment Duration: 4-month (May-August), 30-35hrs/week, Read more…
Invasive Asian clam shells found on Shuswap Lake beach may indicate a new infestation, highlights importance of Clean-Drain-Dry. Clam shells found on a beach in the Shuswap last fall have been identified as invasive Asian clam. At this time only dead shells have been found. “The Provincial staff have Read more…
You’re Invited: CSISS Annual Land Manager Meeting March 4, 2020 Event Details: Date: Wednesday March 4, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Revelstoke Community Centre, MacPherson Room, 600 Campbell Ave. Revelstoke, BC. Please register for the Annual Land Manager meeting HERE ! Written feedback (e.g. on Priority Invasive Plant Lists) is also welcomed Read more…
Another year has passed with no invasive mussels detected in the Columbia Shuswap! 2019 was a successful year for CSISS- Take a look at our newsletter below to see what we accomplished this past year. Happy New Year! 2019 was a fantastic year for CSISS thanks to our dedicated board Read more…
CSISS Autumn Updates See newsletter view here: https://mailchi.mp/27b483f7f90f/csiss-autumn-updates Another successful field season for Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species Programs! Terrestrial and Aquatic field work is wrapped up for 2019 See highlights below: Terrestrial Program 94 new invasive plant sites 1204 invasive plant surveys 52 mechanical treatment sites, covering 1118 m2 64 chemical treatment Read more…
Come join us for the CSISS Annual General Meeting including Guest Speakers and new updates! Date: October 17th, 12pm – 3:00pm MST (*3:30pm MST for Board Members) Location: 1410 9th St. South (upstairs) Golden Arena Lounge, Golden Topics: Roundtable updates from regional stakeholders; Guest Speakers (Wildsight Golden, BC Mussel Defense Conservation Read more…
Imagine you’ve been out working all day in your yard. Here in the beautiful Columbia-Shuswap region, it is not difficult for many to picture. You have done all your research to find information about invasive weeds online, and you feel confident in identifying what doesn’t belong. Once you have located Read more…
Summer Newsletter In this edition… Field Program Update Summer Field Work Video Aquatic Outreach Update Invasive Mussel Sampling Update IAPP Workshop Success Outreach Activities Field Program Update Laura Gaster (above with poison hemlock) and our CSISS summer interns have Read more…
Event details: Thursday July 25th 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm **Lunch provided 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Revelstoke Recreation Center MacPherson Room- 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke BC. This course is geared towards professionals working in invasive species management and related fields; particularly those Read more…
Spring 2019 Invasive Plant ID and Management Training Workshops Course Description: Learn to identify key invasive plants in your area and implement best management practices in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. Applicable to industry, forestry, First Nations, municipal and regional staff, stewardship groups and other interested individuals. CSISS will be Read more…