The Harrop wetland complex is located in Sunshine Bay Regional Park in Harrop, BC. The wetland consists of a series of ephemeral wetlands, meaning holding water only part of the year, and serves as a breeding site for western toad. In 2013, FoKLSS was contacted by...
As a community-driven organization, we want to understand how YOU feel about our Shore-spawning Kokanee Habitat Restoration & Research Project at McDonald's Landing Regional Park and provide space for feedback. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Complete the survey here Check...
You're invited to Friends of Kootenay Lake's Annual General Meeting and we are so excited to share that it will be taking place IN PERSON this year! Join us at the Harrop Schoolhouse to learn about what our supporters have made possible over the last year,...
With heavy hearts full of warmth and appreciation, we are announcing the departure of our beloved Executive Director Camille LeBlanc. The currents are taking Camille to exciting places, and we feel so fortunate to be sending her off with smiles and great memories! Camille has given a lot...
GET. READY. 750 miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Described as “the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear,” this epic endurance race attracts the intrepid and unhinged who find their edge along a coastline that...
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society hosted an Earth Day Cleanup last Friday, April 22 where over 60 volunteers removed over 7000 pounds of scrap metal and trash from the shoreline between Lakeside Park and the old Kootenay Forest Products (KFP) site. The initiative was a...
This report highlights FoKLSS successes in 2021 thanks to our community of members, volunteers, and supporters. Click the image below to read the full report. ...
March 25, 2022: Education Day with Selkirk College Back at the end of March, Program Manager Kayla Tillapaugh and Environmental Outreach Coordinator Joelle Burnie led an education day with Selkrik College. Our first stop was McDonald's Landing to see FoKLSS Shore-Spawning Kokanee Habitat Restoration Project and assess...
About the challenge: April is Earth Month and to celebrate, we are challenging you to participate in 10 stewardship activities that will give back to Kootenay Lake this month! By signing up below, you will receive a challenge card with activities you can check off during...
Read the full PDF job posting here. Job Posting Stewardship Coordinator (1-year contract position) Terms of Employment: 1-year contract, 35 hours per week (funding dependent). Possibility of extension pending funding and evaluation of intern. Candidates must be under 30 years of age (inclusive) due to funding requirements. They...
