2018 was a great year! Cheers to 2019!

Here are some of the amazing things that happed in 2018!

1. Of 11 Lakes sampled, all were free from aquatic invasive species.

2. There were no observations of invasive bullfrogs at Hargrave Lake.

3. EKISC attended 87 events.

4. Yellow Flag Iris at Skookumchuk was eliminated.

5. EKISC started a wildcrafting partnership with Purcell Organics. 

6. 75 industry professionals attended courses. 

7. No Zebra/Quagga mussels were found in BC.

East Kootenay Invasive Species Council sends a HUGE thank you to all those who invested in invasive species control and prevention in 2018

The BC Weed Control Act imposes a duty on all land occupiers to control designated invasive plants on their property. Invasive plants can have significant impact to environmental, social, and economic values in our region. The purpose of the Act is to protect our natural resources from these negative impacts. A full list of the species listed in the BC Weed Control Act can be found in the Noxious Weeds of BC field guide. Many people and businesses of the East Kootenay should be proud of the roles they’ve played a role in helping mitigate the impacts of invasive plants in our communities.

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council would like to acknowledge all East Kootenay landowners who made efforts to control and reduce invasive plants on their property in 2018. We would also like to thank citizens who participated in community weed pulls on public lands throughout the Regional District of East Kootenay.

The following industries have also demonstrated compliance in managing invasive plants on their East Kootenay properties. Thank you for being ambassadors in your industry and showing that you care for the beautiful region we call home:

EKISC is looking forward to the year ahead and invites others to join them in 2019 to fight invasive species in the East Kootenay. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about controlling invasive plants on your property.

NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES IN 2019

We are excited to announce a new structure for our professional courses and workshops this year. 

The new course structure allows individuals to combine introductory, professional, and specialized learning opportunities as they need. 

For a sneak peek at the course descriptions and alignment structure check out our website. You will be able to register for these courses online starting January 25, 2019.