Register here: https://forms.gle/JyWfxwWnynvso8nu8 When: Thursday 26th September, 2024, 10am-2pm Location: Tsútswecw Provincial Park, meet at Main Parking Lot & Information Centre Description: Come join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), BC Parks and other land managers for an insightful day learning about the impacts of wildfire on invasive plant species at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Read more…
Enderby Rail Trail Weed pull CSISS invites you to a community weed pull at Belvidere Park in Enderby! When: Saturday 21st September, 9am-12pm What: Removing invasive species, including burdock, hounds tounge, , goats Read more…
Join us for an Invasive Weed Pull and learn about the impact of invasive species on our local trails and environment. Date: Wednesday August 22st Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Salmon Arm Bay Foreshore Trails This event is a joint effort between the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, Read more…
CSISS Updates | Whirling Disease & NEW Prevention measures | From the Field | Invasive Species Alerts | | Golden Visitor Centre Info Sign | Staff Updates | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Welcome to Summer with CSISS Photo: CSISS staff and some board members at our recent Read more…
Join Us for a Weed Pull at Martha Creek Provincial Park! Date: Friday, June 28th Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Help us protect the natural beauty and biodiversity of Martha Creek Provincial Park by participating in our weed pull event! We will be removing invasive species from the shoreline Read more…
VIEW HERE: Press Release – CSISS Priority Plants Poison Hemlock and Hoary Cress Potential Invaders: The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society urges everyone to be aware of hoary cress and poison hemlock. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, reduction, Read more…
CSISS would like to share some of the best practices and general information about whirling disease, as well as offer regional outreach to Columbia Shuswap organizations and communities. Whirling Disease is a disease affecting juvenile salmonid fish including trout and whitefish. It is caused by a microscopic parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis, which infects fish through their skin. Read more…
Photo Caption: Norway rat eating some plant material. Photo credit: shutterstock Two species of rats are problematic and invasive in BC: Norway and Black rats. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is raising awareness of what can be done about these pesky rodents. Norway and Black Rats The Norway Read more…
CSISS Updates | Land Manager Meeting and AGM | ISCBC Annual Forum | Squeal on Pigs | Fish Webinars | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Spring Greetings from CSISS As the snow quickly melts away and the sun graces us with warmth, we find ourselves immersed in the Read more…
Hogs Gone Wild – Potential for invasive feral pigs in the Shuswap following wildfires. Photo Caption: Feral Pigs on the loose. Photo: Dr Ryan Brook The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is encouraging everyone to be aware of domestic pigs that may have escaped captivity during wildfire season this Read more…