Help Protect the Columbia River Watershed from Invasive Mussels! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- November 13, 2026 Photo Caption: Invasive zebra mussels, credit to Dave Britton. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is reaching out to residents of the Downie RV Loop community along Highway 23N for Read more
Invasive Species Alert! Have you seen Cabomba/Fanwort? Aye, camomba! Last month, cabomba was confirmed in a private waterway in southeast B.C. This is the first confirmed sighting in an open waterway in Western Canada. Why are we worried? Cabomba is a submerged, aquatic, perennial that forms dense masses that dominate Read more
See full press release here: Stop the spread of spongy moth in B.C. Stop the spread of spongy moth in B.C. Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) is an invasive insect native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Populations of the moth are found in B.C. every year, but are not yet Read more
See Full Press Release here: WD in Columbia River Watershed Whirling disease, an aquatic invasive parasite in the Columbia River Watershed Whirling disease was first detected in British Columbia December of 2023 in the Columbia River Watershed. Containment and prevention of this disease is now critical. Best practices for preventing Read more
2026 CSISS Crew Our biggest team to date! At the beginning of June, we welcomed back our fearless leader and long time Executive Director, Robyn Hooper, from her parental leave! She’s here just in time to kick off our largest crew for the busiest field season yet – see some Read more
May Invasive Species Action Month Sicamous Spring Garden Festival- Saturday May 2nd Shuswap Fishing Derby, Brewed in Canada– Saturday May 9th Spring fair on Hudson– Saturday May 9th Revelstoke Farmers Market– Saturday May 23rd Revelstoke Garden Centre pop up – Friday May 29th Herald Provincial Park Invasive Species Workshop and Read more
It’s Invasive Species Action Month! We will be taking action at Herald Provincial Park! Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society for a community weedpull along the shoreline and camping areas of Shuswap Lake. We’ll tackle invasive plants together, protect native habitat, and have a great time doing it. Saturday, Read more
Join us for Revelstoke’s Seedy Saturday, a lively, all-ages celebration of seeds, gardening, and community resilience! This annual event brings together gardeners, farmers, seed savers, and curious newcomers to share knowledge, stories, and of course seeds. When & Where: Saturday, March 7, 12pm-4pm @revelstokewintermarket Revelstoke Community Centre What Read more
CSISS Annual Report 2025: A Year in Review As we reflect on 2025, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is proud to share the accomplishments of our dedicated team across our aquatic, terrestrial, and outreach programs throughout the region. It has been an exciting year of growth, collaboration, and meaningful Read more
CSISS Updates | Winter Season | From the Field | Communications & Engagement | | Winter Online Workshop Series | Staff Updates | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | As the snow settles across the Columbia Shuswap region, our field season has officially come to a close. Read more