Whirling Disease Detected in Kootenay Lake

Original Source for this information- Province of BC- Information Bulletin: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024WLRS0043-001641 Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite responsible for whirling disease. This discovery comes as part of enhanced monitoring efforts initiated earlier this year by the Province of British Read more…

CSISS Raises Alarm Over Whirling Disease Detection at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park

Press release – January 2024   Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) Raises Alarm Over Whirling Disease Detection at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park Photo caption: Rainbow trout infected with whirling disease which damages the backbone of the fish causing them to swim in a “whirling” pattern. Image: Sascha Hallet, FishPathogens    Read more…

Shuswap watershed groups warn of economic impacts of potential Zebra and Quagga Mussel infestation, emphasize importance of prevention measures

The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are raising the alarm about new information released in a report from the Province of BC. The report, published at the end of May, summarizes the potential costs to British Columbia if invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels Read more…

Posting Closed: 2022 Program Assistants

LOOKING FOR 2023 Job Postings? See here: https://columbiashuswapinvasives.org/job-posting-invasive-species-program-assistant/ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Job Title: Invasive Species Program Assistant Job Reference: #002 Location: Worksites within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Main office in Revelstoke, BC but travel required for position throughout the CSRD. Closing Date: March 28, 2022 Read more…

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