Friends of Kootenay Lake Podcast Series: Voices of the Lake

18 Jun

Posted at 15:51h in News

Project Title: Shoreline Homeowner Outreach Project Film Issued By: Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) in collaboration with Yaqan Nukiy and Kootenay Lake Partnership (KLP) RFP Issue Date: June 18, 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026 Project Contact: Ezra Creasy, FoKLSS Program Coordinator – ezra@friendsofkootenaylake.caProject OverviewFriends of...

17 May

Posted at 14:16h in News

Help enhance wildlife habitat around Kootenay Lake by installing nesting boxes for local waterfowl and cavity-nesting birds. From May 21–23, volunteers will help place nesting boxes at properties throughout the region, supporting future breeding habitat and contributing to long-term stewardship efforts in our communities. Volunteers can...

16 May

Posted at 13:57h in News

Friends of Kootenay Lake is now seeking two Environmental Program Coordinators to join our team for the summer! One position starts on June 15; another position starts July 1.  Both positions offer the right candidate $21/hour for 8 weeks at 35 hours per week. To qualify...

24 Apr

Posted at 14:08h in News

>Join us and refresh the skills needed for FoKLSS 2026 Harrop Wetland monitoring program. We will also be mapping our areas of invasive treatment using Avenza, for anyone familiar with the program or wanting to learn. This event will provide participants with foundational skills in environmental monitoring,...

15 Apr

Posted at 18:45h in News

Job Title: FOKLSS Program Coordinator Location: Kootenay Lake Region (Flexible, Hybrid) Position Type: 25 hours per week to Dec 31 2026 with opportunity for renewal as funds allow Compensation: $25-35/hour depending on previous experience Reports To:  President Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position...

10 Apr

Posted at 15:26h in News

Station 1: The Hatch – Water Levels Matter Challenge: Dams controlled by the IKLJC have been opened to make way for spring freshet, but now the lake levels are lower than they were in the fall’s spawning season! Kokanee eggs laid in the sand and emerging...

10 Mar

Posted at 13:15h in News

As the Fish Get Moving, We Get Moving Too! Date: April 11, 2026 10am - Noon  Location: Nelson Lakeside Park Registration Starts 9:30am Aligned with the emergence of Kokanee Fry in the spring, The Great Kokanee Escape is a family-friendly 2 km, 4 km or 6 km run/walk...

09 Mar

Posted at 17:21h in News

April 25, 2026 10am-Noon Celebrate Earth Week with us by cleaning up the Nelson Dog Walk and the outflow of Cottonwood Park, so that you and your furry friends have a clean and safe place to walk this summer. Details are below: [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color=''...

25 Feb

Posted at 16:04h in Kootenay Lake, News

Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and celebrating what FoKLSS has been up to the last year! Annual General Meeting Details March 12, 2026 Innovation Centre in Nelson 6:30-8:30pm Guest speaker TBD Snacks and refreshments provided Can’t make it in person? You can join virtually over Zoom, but please make...

13 Feb

Posted at 10:25h in News, Wetlands

Check Out Our Interview on Kootenay Co-op Radio!   [audio mp3="https://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FOLKSS-Raine-Interview-2026-02-11-16m.mp3"][/audio]   Our Stewardship Program coordinator Raine shares about FoKLSS and KNPS's upcoming Wetlands Film Festival! Listen to Michelle, Stephanie, and Raine talk stewardship, Kootenay Lake, and local Wetland conservation. Doors for the festival open at 5:30pm at the Nelson...