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
2023 Annual Report April 2023 marked the start of the eleventh operational season of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). Thanks to dedicated staff, diligent directors, knowledgeable partners and inspired volunteers, the CSISS expanded its programming and made significant progress on each goal identified in the 2019-2024 CSISS Strategic Read more
CSISS Updates | Welcome to Winter | ZQM Free in 2023 | Winter Invasive Species Prevention | | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | Welcome to Winter Warm Winter Greetings from CSISS As winter finally blankets our region in a layer of snow, we wanted to Read more
Shuswap watershed groups warn of recent Zebra and Quagga Mussel discoveries, call upon Province for more action to prevent spread to BC Photo caption: CSISS Technician Nolan sampling for Zebra and Quagga mussels 2023, CSISS photo credit The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are Read more
You‘re Invited: CSISS AGM 2023! Event Details: Date: Tuesday October 17th 2023 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time Format: In person AND Online Zoom Meeting – Hybrid! Event Address: 446 Main Street, Sicamous, Sicamous District Chambers Room / Zoom event details will be sent closer to date to online registrantsMeeting will Read more