May 2024 has once again been proclaimed Invasive Species Action Month in B.C. The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) urges people across the region…
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Invasive of the Month
Garlic mustard is a biennial plant – in the first year, plants appear as a rosette of green leaves close to the ground; these rosettes…
Spring invasive species prevention tips
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Ah, spring – the season of blooming flowers, chirping birds, and… invasive species on the prowl? With the anticipation…
Ho ho hold up – don’t let it loose
Submitted by East Kootenay Invasive Species Council While an adorable animal nestled under the Christmas tree or tied with a bow may tug at the…
Practice Hunt Clean Go
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Practicing Hunt Clean Go during this hunting season holds paramount importance, particularly in the month of September when invasive…
Watercolour with weeds
After months of collecting, crushing, and boiling invasive plants, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) Outreach Coordinator Zoe Dancer led paint nights in two East…
Lazy turtles receive a welcome boost
Lazy Lake Environmental Association (LLEA) is receiving some much- appreciated support to help protect Western painted turtles, and other plants and animals, naturally found at…
Enhancing ecosystems with Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation
Faces & Places: Myra Juckers Story by Megan Jamison Kootenay Conservation Program Myra Juckers is part of the Land and Resources Department with the Yaq̓it…
Clean Drain Dry
Why we should follow these steps to protect our water systems By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Like many outdoor enthusiasts in the Kootenays, if…
Conservation fund supports Columbia Valley habitats
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Columbia Valley Directors approved 10 important conservation projects earlier this year, to receive funding from the Columbia Valley…