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Fighting back against invasive weeds

Spotted knapweed Almost any farmer or rancher you talk to has a problem weed. In the East Kootenay you’ll often hear people cursing spotted knapweed…

The impacts of invasive species

Invasive species harm ecosystems, economies, and human health across the globe. In the East Kootenay, some invasive plant species have had devastating effects on ranch…

Knowledge is power when it comes to invasives

First, to underscore the seriousness of the problem with invasive species we have to understand the impact. The costs of invasive species, economically, socially, and environmentally,…

Solution sharing at EKISC Forum and AGM

Invasive species leaders from organizations, government and the national council are ‘Partnering for Solutions’ at the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) 2017 Annual General…

Mussel inspection station for Yahk

As boating season approaches, the B.C. government is once again adding to its arsenal in the fight to keep B.C. invasive mussel free. The provincial…

UBCM highlighted busy September for council

Mayor’s update By Mary Giuliano Mayor of the City of Fernie September saw strategic planning to determine priorities, the hiring of a new chief administrative…

More resources needed to stop invasive species

MLA report By Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Across our area this summer, we saw an incredible number of visitors. It was wonderful to see…

EKISC field tour and open house series

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council would like to invite you to attend our Open House Series in your community. This is an opportunity for…

Still not enough being done on zebra and quagga mussels

MLA report By Norm Macdonald, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA I have written many times about the need for the provincial government to vigorously protect our lakes…