CSISS 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth and Success As we reflect on 2024, CSISS is proud to share the accomplishments of our dedicated team across our aquatic, terrestrial, and outreach programs in the Columbia Shuswap region. It has been an exciting year of growth, collaboration, and impact! Take Read more
Invasive Insights: CSISS Autumn Newsletter Captivating Content and Updates View this email in your browser CSISS Updates | Summer Reflections | Wildfire and Invasives Workshop| Provincial EDRR update | | Invasive Mussel Defence Program Summer 2024 | | Staff Updates | | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Summer reflections and Read more
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