By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council AMERICAN BULLFROG (Lithobates catesbeianus) The American bullfrog is the largest frog in B.C. Adults can grow to 18-20 cm…
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By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council ORANGE HAWKWEED (Hieracium aurantiacum) Orange hawkweed is one of 14 non-native hawkweed species in B.C. and is the only…
Hunt Clean Go – protecting our wild spaces
Submitted by East Kootenay Invasive Species Council As the crisp autumn air signals the start of hunting season, it’s essential to remember that we all…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Mountain bluet, also known as Perennial cornflower or Montane knapweed, is a popular garden perennial introduced from Europe; however,…
SDFWA this year’s Golden Shovel Award winner
Big congrats to this year’s Golden Shovel Award winner – Sparwood and District Fish and Wildlife Association (SDFWA). The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council and…
Invasive of the Month
Canada thistle (Creeping thistle, California thistle, Cursed thistle) is a shiny green, spiny thistle native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. It’s likely one…
Invasive of the month
EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL (Myriophyllum spicatum) Eurasian watermilfoil (Spiked watermilfoil) is an aquatic plant which has been let loose from aquariums from its native range in Europe….
EKISC guests of Public Produce Garden Chat June 6
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) will be the guest during Cranbrook Food Action Committee’s Public Produce Garden Chat on June 6. All are welcome…
What’s the deal with Whirling Disease?
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Recent findings in October 2023 revealed the presence of Whirling Disease in British Columbia for the first time in…
Invasive of the Month
Brown marmorated stink bugs were first seen in B.C. in Chilliwack in 2016 and have since further spread throughout B.C. This species is native to several…