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…
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Invasive plant partnership can be template
It is inspiring to see what can be achieved when various groups get together for a common goal. We all appreciate the natural beauty, biodiversity,…
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…
Groups hosting weed pull on Sunday
The East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) and Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program are hosting a weed pull around the Cranbrook Community Forest Lakes this Sunday….
EKIPC gets $194k to fight invasive plants
The provincial government is providing $194,000 to the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) to help control the spread of invasive plants, Kootenay East MLA…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a break down as to what occurred during the Feb. 23 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.1 Backyard…
Working together to prevent aquatic invasive species
Four invasive species committees and Columbia Basin Trust have come together with the goal to develop one cohesive strategy and implementation plan to address Aquatic…
Yellow Flag Iris removal project held at Skookumchuck
On Sunday, September 21 the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) hosted an event in Skookumchuck to remove an aquatic invasive plant – the yellow…
Dangerous aquatic hitchhikers
The pristine lakes, rivers and wetlands of the East Kootenay play a vital role in our identity. The wellbeing of our people is closely tied…
Community association battling invasive plants
One of the Meadowbrook Community Association’s Strategic Priorities is ‘combatting invasive plants in the Meadowbrook and Woods Corner areas.’ Last year it began action on…