Volunteer CABIN training in Nelson BC
Friends of Kootenay Lake’s Kootenay lake Watershed Monitoring Program is now underway! Beginning in August 2020, Friends of Kootenay Lake volunteers and staff will be gathering data on st...
04 August, 2020
Welcome to Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society, a place to learn and take part in your local water.
Learn More
Learn more about what we’re up too, by browsing our current events, blog, or Kootenay lake library.
Get Involved
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
We’re Hiring!
Do you have a passion for water stewardship and non-profit leadership? Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society is looking for an individual under 30 years of age to join our Program Manager and B...
31 July, 2020
Become a member and help us gain 50 Members in 50 Days!
With summer days in full swing, many of us are enjoying these long hot days at our favorite spots around Kootenay Lake. As more folks are staying close to home, the lake has come into focus as a desti...
20 July, 2020
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
Learn from the local experts
Watch the Video
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.
