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…
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…
See complete CSISS February 2021 newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/87ef293c1a9f/csiss-january-2021-updates-4260789 In this Newsletter: | Save the Date: Annual Land Manager Meeting March 9th | Annual report infographic highlights our organizations accomplishments in 2020 | CSISS is hiring! | Shuswap Invasive Clam Meeting Summary | Resources to help you plan a pollinator garden | March 9th Annual Land Manager Meeting Annual Read more…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Job Title: Invasive Species Program Assistant Job Reference: #001 Location: Worksites within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (primarily Columbia Basin portion). Main office in Revelstoke, BC but travel required for position throughout the CSRD. Closing Date: March 8, 2021 Employment Duration: April Read more…
Invasive Species Society Holds Partner Meeting with Provincial Government Presentation and Community Discussion On January 20, 2021, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) held a partner meeting with 72 attendees, including local and provincial government representatives, non-profits, the regional district, Indigenous Peoples and other community members who are concerned Read more…
Fall Activities | Upcoming events + webinars | Aquatic and terrestrial field program updates | Invasive freshwater clam in the Shuswap | Eco Action Restoration Project | October is Firewood Month! | UPCOMING EVENTS October 21: ISCBC webinar with CSISS board member Peter Tarleton: Impacts of Invasives on National Parks October 22 : Volunteers Needed! – Restoration planting day for Blanket Read more…