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
View the email format of the newsletter here CSISS Updates | 2023 CSISS AGM Save the Date Summer Sensations | CSISS Birthday Celebrations I From the Field | Chafer Beetles | | Captivating Content | Staff Updates | Upcoming Events | Save the Date: October 17th (10am-12pm) CSISS Read more
Description: Event: 10th Anniversary Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event & Secwepemc Knowledge Workshop Event Description: Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in celebrating their 10th anniversary of operations by participating in the annual Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event! We aim to tackle the invasive Yellow Flag Iris, notorious for invading wetlands, Read more
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) and the Province (Ministry of Agriculture and Food) has officially confirmed the presence of Chafer Beetles in Revelstoke, marking a significant development for our community. While Chafer Beetles are not currently regulated pests, their appearance in our area necessitates immediate action to mitigate Read more
CSISS Updates | Spring Sensations | CSISS Big Birthday | ISCBC Forum | Wildflower Seed mixes | | Spring Webinars | CBT Open House | Captivating Content | Staff Updates | | Upcoming Events | Spring Sensations Goodbye snow, hello garden time! Been feeling the warmth of the Read more
Go Skiing for Invasive Species Prevention Mustang Powder Cat Skiing has generously donated one seat on a cat-skiing trip to support invasive species management in our region! All proceeds raised through the auction will support managing and preventing invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap region. About our Auction. An all Read more