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Invasive Weed Agriculture Symposium at Fort Steele
The 2019 Agricultural Learning Symposium on Invasive Weed Management, being held Nov. 21 at Fort Steele, incorporates a number of speakers and presentations into one event. The…
Invasive plants management showcased at open house
As part of the City of Fernie’s invasive plant management plan and in response to concerns from residents regarding invasive plant infestations within the city,…
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…
Plants that sting and burn
What to be cautious of and how to identify dangerous plants A recent post on an Elk Valley local’s Facebook page has gone viral after…
Tackling spreading invasive knapweed along Columbia Lake
Knapweed is spreading along Columbia Lake’s shore, and it is affecting the shoreline stability and plant diversity. On July14, 10 volunteers from the Columbia Lake…
Invasive mussels monitoring continues in region
More than 10 lakes in the East Kootenay will be sampled for invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels this year, thanks to a $17,305 grant approved…
Community restoration event July 4
The City of Fernie, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, West Fork Resource Management and the Elk River Alliance are teaming up for a community restoration…
Volunteers help restore Sinclair Creek
A Wings Over the Rockies activity on Friday, May 10 involved a group of volunteers working on a riparian restoration project at Sinclair Creek in…
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…