Are you interested in water in the Kootenays? Would you like be an activity leader to educate and inspire students of the Kootenays? The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society in partnership with the City of Nelson is hosting the…
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Earth Day Weekend Beach Cleanups!
Over Earth Day Weekend FOKLSS helped create three different beach cleanups and joined the Eco Society’s Earth Day Parade in Nelson, BC. On Sunday, April 22nd we had over 100 volunteers join us in cleaning the beach at Kokanee…
Climate Action in the Columbia Basin
Hot off the press for spring is a new summary of climate change, impacts, and action for the Columbia Basin. This booklet has been prepared for Basin residents and communities as an engaging, easy-to-read snapshot of the latest climate science…
The Nelson Daily: Kootenay-Columbia lakes and rivers win protections
Navigable lakes and rivers across Kootenay-Columbia will receive blanket protections under new legislation that was introduced after MP Wayne Stetski tabled his own bill on the subject. Read the full article here.