Tag: Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society

CKISS recognizes community leaders in invasive species fight

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
Three Central Kootenay residents are being recognized for their hands-on work protecting local ecosystems from invasive species. 

Slash scotch broom, earn cash

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
Landowners and residents in the Regional District of Central Kootenay are being asked to help tackle invasive Scotch broom - and get paid for their efforts.

B.C. backs bodies battling bothersome botanicals

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local...

Kootenay Broom Busters program continues battle against invasive Scotch Broom

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff -
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society’s (CKISS) Kootenay Broom Busters Program will continue its work combating invasive Scotch broom...

Kootenay watersheds remain mussel-free

Environment Storrm Lennie -
Lakes and rivers in the Kootenay region have remained free of invasive zebra and quagga mussels this year. A press...

Boaters asked to do their part to keep invasive species out

Fish & Wildlife My Nelson Now Staff -
Many boaters will be eager to hit the waves with warm summer weather ahead, but they should be mindful...

CKISS launches Kootenay Broom Busters Program to help combat invasive Scotch broom

News My Nelson Now Staff -
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) has launched the Kootenay Broom Busters Program, a pilot program aimed at...

CKISS to host two events in May to bring awareness on local invasive species

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
The month of May marks the start of Invasive Species Action Month across the province, and the Central Kootenay...

CKISS urging anglers to help prevent spread of whirling disease

News Ryley McCormack -
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking anglers to do their part in keeping an invasive parasite...

Nelson plans tougher law to control invasive species

News Bill Kingston -
As Nelson tries to stave off foreign plants, the city plans to bring in a tougher law to deal...

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Health
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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