By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Blueweed (Viper’s bugloss) is a hairy, painful to touch plant native to Europe, Western and Central Asia. Plants can…
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Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Rush skeletonweed (Gum succory, Devil’s grass, Nakedweed) is a perennial plant that invades rangelands, roadsides and disturbed areas. It…
Notes from City Hall
Contacting City Hall City Hall has re-opened to the public with several health and safety measures in place designed to protect City Hall staff and…
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…
Home Invasion: Japanese Knotweed
While volunteer groups are out pulling Purple Loosestrife and East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) is out selectively spraying Orange Hawkweed, there’s something else lingering…
EKISC invites public to general meeting
The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council’s (EKISC) October general meeting will be held on October 27 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Heritage Inn Hotel…
Weed management planning conversation sparked
Recent community events hosted by non-profit organization; The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC), conveyed the urgent action and planning required by local municipalities to…
Public asked to help battle noxious weeds
Invasive plants are all around the City of Cranbrook and can pose a serious threat to wildlife, the economy, recreation and the environment. You may…
Public encouraged to battle invasive plants
Spotted Knapweed a growing threat to city and area Invasive plants are all around the City of Cranbrook and can pose a serious threat to…