We are so excited to introduce our newest team member, Gwen Dell'Anno! She has joined the FoKLSS team as our Executive Director. Gwen grew up on a farm near Niagara Falls, but has always felt drawn to the mountains. She has been exploring the natural world...
Do you love your local lakes and want to help protect them for future generations? Lakes in Canada are threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and climate impacts like rising water temperatures. Dip your toes into water monitoring this summer and be part of the...
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, members, supporters, and funders for helping us protect Kootenay Lake for the last 10 years! This award goes out to YOU. Article from Nelson Star: Nelson City council gave out three annual Sustainability Leadership Awards at its Jan....
The 2023 Kootenay Lake Summit is coming up soon and we are looking for 4 dedicated volunteers to help us plan and deliver this event! This is an awesome opportunity to gain leadership skills and help develop an event that is important for addressing issues impacting...
We are currently planning for the 2023 Kootenay Lake Summit, an event that gives you the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable individuals about Kootenay Lake, the issues it faces, and steps forward to creating a healthy lake that thrives for future generations. We want your help...
Since 2014, we have been working with partners, volunteers, and members of the Harrop-Proctor community to restore the degraded wetland in Harrop BC's Sunshine Bay Regional Park. Over the last year, our team worked in partnership with professional consultants, community organizations, and individuals to develop...
HARROP WETLAND WILL BE CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION FROM OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 4TH. We are excited to share that the construction phase of our Harrop Wetland Enhancement Project will soon be underway. The project is a direct conservation action that will improve wetland habitat and reduce mortality of...
Friends of Kootenay Lake is hiring a Freelance Grant Writer! See details below: Read the PDF Job posting here Freelance Grant Writer – Contract Job Posting $30/hr for 70 hours maximum until November 5, 2022 About us: Formed in 2012, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) is an inclusive...
Photo: S. Olszewski On Saturday August 27th, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) hosted a clean up and social to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. More than 25 volunteers joined the local non-profit at the Nelson Lakeside Walk (aka the Dog Walk) to clean up the excessive...
Did you hear? Friends of Kootenay Lake turns 10 this month! That's 10 years of impactful stewardship and education work dedicated to improving the health of Kootenay Lake. And it's all thanks to our supporters, members, volunteers, and funders! To celebrate this awesome milestone, we would like to...
