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
WE invite you to a Community Weedpull on the Revelstoke Greenbelt on Wednesday, July 30th at 3PM. We’ll be meeting at Kovach Park and working together to remove invasive plant species that threaten our trails, native habitats, and ecosystem health. Whether you’re a seasoned steward or new to invasive species, all are welcome! We’ll provide gloves, tools, Read more
July 26th – Crafting Tinctures and SalvesHosted by CSISS with Métis herbalist Ashta Frank Discover the healing potential of invasive plants in this powerful session led by Ashta Frank, a Métis artist and herbalist. Grounded in cultural knowledge and reclamation, this workshop will guide participants through crafting salves and tinctures Read more
Join us at our July events! 3rd- Online Workshop- Alternative Uses for Invasive Plants- with Ashta Funk 4th – Aquatic Outreach – Salmon Arm Wharf 9th – Farmer’s Market Outreach – Celista 10th – Speed Weed* – Revelstoke Greenbelt 12th – Weed Pull* w/ Wildsight – Golden 15th- Farmer’s Market – Sicamous 16th – Weed Pull w/ GCC & Wildsight – Golden 17th – Weed Pull* – Shuswap Lake Read more