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...
Thank you! A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in on March 8th & 9th to learn about and discuss boating and fisheries on Kootenay Lake. Over 100 individuals in our community took part and were eager to dive into these important topics. There were a...
[caption id="attachment_4063" align="alignright" width="415"] Left to right: Joelle Burnie (FoKLSS staff), Gary Munro (Volunteer), and Molly Teather (FLNRORD) recording data and analyzing eggs. Photo: J. Siderius[/caption] Our Shore-Spawning Kokanee Habitat Restoration & Research Project is an all hands on deck initiative. From installing gravel, to monitoring...
We need more inspiring people like you to join our team of Board of Directors! As a board member, you volunteer your time to govern and care for the organization at a foundational level. You can join a committee that suits your interests, and utilize your...
From Dec 26-Jan 7 a portion of your purchase at Sprout Plant-Based Eatery, ROAM, and Back to Nature Apparel will be donated to Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society to help improve the health and stewardship of Kootenay Lake! Make sure to check out these local...
