The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) invites you to join us on September 22, 2015 for our Aquatic Invasive Species Symposium and 3rd Annual General Meeting. Learn about the latest local, regional and provincial Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) initiatives and what you can do to help.

This informative event is free of charge and open to all stakeholders as well as members of the general public.  The symposium will focus on Aquatic Invasive Species and highlight aquatic-themed presentations and demonstrations.

Guest speakers include:

• Catherine Tarasoff, Thompson Rivers University: Yellow Flag Iris Research from Southern BC;
• Brian Heise, Thompson Rivers University: Northern Pike in the Columbia and Pend d’Oreille Rivers;
• Martina Beck, Ministry of Environment: Provincial Updates on Aquatic Invasive Species;
• Jennifer Vogel, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society: Best Management Practices in Knotweed Control;
• Hamish Kassa, Columbia Shuswap Regional District: Eurasian Water Milfoil Control in Shuswap Lake; and
• Jodi Romyn, Invasive Species Council of BC: Clean, Drain, Dry Program Updates.

Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event.  Sign up before September 15, 2015 by e-mailing:  info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org
For more information visit our website at: www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org.