On Saturday, October 25th, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) hosted our 10th Annual Kootenay Lake Summit, themed “Stewardship in Action.” We were thrilled to welcome 85 guests to Harrop Hall for a night of learning, inspiration, and community connection centered around our shared...
On Monday afternoon, over 40 volunteers gathered at Cottonwood Falls Park to take part in the second annual Cottonwood Creek Cleanup, hosted by Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) in partnership with Living Lakes Canada (LLC). As part of this year’s BC Rivers Day celebrations, the...
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society's annual Kootenay Lake Summit! This year the theme is "Stewardship in Action" and we will be highlighting hands-on stewardship efforts around Kootenay Lake. Enjoy a delicious locally prepared...
Job Description: Stewardship Coordinator Thanks for your interest, the position has been filled! Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) Terms of Employment: Contract position, September 1 – December 1, 2025 15–20 hours per week Possibility of extension pending funding Compensation: $25/hour Location: Nelson, BC (consideration will be given to...
Together with the Blewett Community Society and Teck Legacy Properties, FoKLSS co-hosted a community BBQ and info night near the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) on Fisherman’s Road. This evening offered a space to share concerns, but also one to connect and share a meal with...
We are so grateful for the incredible support from the community helping our efforts to steward and care for Kootenay Lake. Recently we received grants and sponsorships from the RDCK/CBT Redi Grant, the Nelson District Credit Union and Columbia Power supporting the Stewardship & Education...
FoKLSS joined CKISS and respected community leader Michael, who guided this removal and helped promote the event. After several years of consistent stewardship, he expressed genuine satisfaction seeing the continued reduction of invasive Common Tansy. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers, we removed approximately 45...
We are very happy to announce that Greg Utzig, one of our longstanding founding FOKLSS members, has been appointed as a Canadian public representative on the IKLBC, established under the jurisdiction of the International Joint Commission. This is an important appointment for us as the IKLBC enforces...
David Reid's involvement with Friends of Kootenay Lake began when the groundwork was laid in 2012. He was on the Board of Directors until 2020, and was re-elected in October 2024. He has now stepped into the role of president. David believes that people need to...
This is most concerning news: The B.C. government has detected cases of a parasite that is potentially devastating to young trout and salmon. Whirling disease does not pose risks to humans, but it preys on young fish, causing them to swim in a whirling pattern, and...
