17 Sep Learning how to Identify Amphibians by their Calls
On Friday, September 3rd we hosted a virtual workshop on identifying amphibians that are local to the Kootenay area. Many local Amphibian species are impacted by a number of factors including habitat destruction, climate change, disease and invasive species. Being able to identify these species...
27 Jul How to Be a Responsible Boat Owner and Operator in BC
This PDF document put together by Transport Canada outlines all practices to be a responsible and safe boat owner and operator, from the moment you plan to become a boat owner, to being out on the water, and eventually getting disposing of your boat. Transport Canada...
20 Jul Kootenay Lake Ferry Service Improvements – July Update
For those wondering what is going on at the Balfour Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal, we are providing an update we received on the construction project. Work on the Kootenay Lake Ferry Service Improvements Project is moving forward steadily and is on track to delivering the important...
02 Jul Lake Resources: Kootenay Lake Development Permit Area Review
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has begun a review of the Kootenay Lake Development Permit Area. "Environmental Development Permit Areas are one of the tools used by local governments to ensure that development activities are completed in a way that is sensitive to the...
03 Feb Kootenay Lake Partnership Webinar Recordings
Check out these great resources from the Kootenay Lake Partnership (KLP) that provide a succinct overview of the KLP and their Shorelines Guidance Document. Orientation to the Shoreline Guidance Document for Provincial Government Staff Topics: What is the Kootenay Lake Partnership? What is the Shorelines Guidance Document...
28 Nov Kootenay Lake Summit Notes 2018
The 2018 Friends of Kootenay Lake Summit was a complete success! The Summit took place on November 3, 2018 at J.V. Humphries School in Kaslo from 5-9pm. The theme of this years Summit was the History of Kootenay Lake and we had a range of great presenters...
15 Nov Selkirk College Ecosystem Enhancement Project
Recreation, Fish & Wildlife students at Selkirk College get the opportunity to take their classroom learning out into the community. Recently, students worked with Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society to share information on local birds and the impact building simple nesting boxes can have. Ecosystem...
29 May Youth Water Passport
Check out our Water Passports. These awesome booklets were designed locally by Beth Joy Studio for our Youth Water Festival, 2018....
29 May RDCK Board Approves Acquisition of Land for New Regional Park in Crawford Bay
Nelson, BC: The Board of Directors of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) took the next step in the process to purchase land for a new regional park. "Based on the information presented in the staff report received at today’s special open meeting, the...
28 May Youth Water Festival 2018
[caption id="attachment_2180" align="alignright" width="375"] Water mural painted by students at the Youth Water Festival, 2018[/caption] On Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society hosted Nelson’s first-ever Youth Water Festival at Lakeside Park. Drawing over 430 students from eight different schools, the Youth Water...