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Invasive species control and prevention leaders 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, local governments, individuals and organizations 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.
B.E. Civil Projects
Blacktail Resources Ltd.
BDK Resource Services Ltd.
Camsindel Holdings Ltd.
Cangas Propane Inc.
City of Fernie
Fairmont and District Lions
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Headwater Equipment Sales Ltd.
Kevin & Dorothy Amy, Marysville Views
Larry Stahl
Lucky Strike Gas
Max Helmer Construction Ltd.
Mountain View Resources Ltd.
RDEK Environmental Services Dept.
RMC Enterprises
RSSS Quarries Ltd.
Salvador Ready Mix Concrete LP
Shape Properties Corp.
Teck Coal Ltd.
Tri-Kon Precast Products Ltd.
Village of Radium Hot Springs
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.
The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council is a non-profit organization that builds partnerships and supports collaborative projects in natural and applied science, policy research, outreach and education to protect our forests, fields, gardens, waterways and cities from the damaging effects of invasive species.
Visit our website: www.ekisc.com
Lead image: Removing Loosestrife from Bummers Flats this past summer. EKISC photo
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council
