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…
| Welcome to Spring | Wildflower Seed Mixes | Invasive Species Action Month | Aquatic Invasive Species Updates | Outreach Updates | Upcoming Events and Meetings | Welcome to Spring The days are getting longer, the birds are calling, the sun is out and we are beginning to feel the Read more…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Job Title: Invasive Species Program Assistant Job Reference: #002 Location: Worksites within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Main office in Revelstoke, BC but travel required for position throughout the CSRD. Closing Date: March 28, 2022 Employment Duration: May 24-August 20 2022: 35 Read more…
CSISS New Year Updates | 2021 Annual Reports | Invasive Mussel Monitoring Results | Staff Updates | Blanket Creek Restoration Project | Land Manager Meeting | Upcoming Events and Meetings | CSISS 2021 Annual Reports CSISS had a wonderful team and accomplished a great deal in 2021 with our aquatic, terrestrial Read more…
You’re Invited: CSISS Annual Land Manager Meeting March 3rd 2022 Event Details: Date: Wednesday March 3, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: 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…
Another season Mussel Free in the Columbia Shuswap! Photo Caption: Shelter Bay pier on Arrow Lakes Reservoir, tested bi-weekly for invasive mussels, none found in 2021 (Photo: CSISS). Invasive species can be extremely damaging to the health of both the ecosystem and our economy. At the top of the ‘Most Read more…
CSISS is hiring an Interim Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator Job Title: Interim Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator Job posting: #001 Closing date: January 3, 2022 Employment duration: Seasonal, hourly (Part time 4 months February- May, Full time 4 months June – October). Start date: February 7th, End date: October 7th. Wage: $22-25 Read more…
In this Newsletter: | Blanket Creek Restoration | AIS Update | Save the Date: CSISS 2021 AGM | Team Updates | Stop Invasives in Fall | Upcoming Partner Events & Conferences Blanket Creek Restoration Weekend: The first weekend of October started off with two big days of restoration work at Blanket Creek Provincial Park. The Read more…
Event Details: Date: Tuesday October 26, 2021 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time Format: Online Zoom Meeting Meeting will include updates from partners, including highlights from the Yellow Flag Iris Shuswap collaboration and Blanket Creek BC Parks project. Guest speaker presentations include: Chandra Moffat from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada to discuss regional Read more…
In this Newsletter: New Staff | Blanket Creek Restoration Update | CSISS is Hiring | New Boot Brush Kiosks | Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach | Upcoming Events | Save The Date: CSISS 2021 AGM Blanket Creek Restoration Project update: Native flowers are in full bloom and our staff are watering restoration sites regularly to help plants make it through the hot summer months! Read more…