Harrop Wetland Project Update
On Sunday, August 1st, the FoKLSS team along with some Harrop community members joined Tom Biebighauser, Wetland Designer from Kentucky and Norm Allard, Wetland Restoration Project Manager from the Ya...
04 August, 2021
Welcome to Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society, a place to learn and take part in your local water.
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Learn more about what we’re up too, by browsing our current events, blog, or Kootenay lake library.
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Take part in the FOKL community by joining an event, making a donation or becoming a volunteer.
FOKLSS Initiatives
Learn more about our key activities on the lake
The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society have been busy beavers and have developed the following 4 main initiatives to increase stewardship and protection of the Lake:
Convert your altered shoreline to a natural one, Shoreline restoration and resources (Kootenay Lake Partnership’s Shoreline Guidance Document), Wetland restoration
Working with the Kootenay Lake Partnership on the Lake Planning Process currently underway, Kootenay Lake Community Values Study.
News & Blog
FOKLSS News & Stories from the Field
Dump Truck Full of Trash Removed from Prestige Marina Lakebed
July 31st Cleanup Recap On July 31st, 2021 we held the first of our summer and fall cleanups at the Prestige Marina in Nelson, BC. The cleanup was a huge success, with 22 volunteers helping us to load...
04 August, 2021
FoKLSS is Hiring! Environmental Outreach Coordinator
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society is looking to expand their staff by hiring a full-time Environmental Outreach Coordinator. The position will be a 1-year contract of 30-35 hours per week (...
30 July, 2021
Since the creation of FOKLSS in 2012 we’ve come a long way!
Friendly facts about Kootenay Lake
154
meters is the maximum depth
5
th largest lake in BC
7771
km2 of drainage area
22
Species of fish
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Here is a short film on the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society and the importance of lake stewardship. Here is a short film on the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society and the importance of lake stewardship. Here is a short film on the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society and the importance of lake stewardship.
