Nelson BC Tag

Looking for a way to give back this Summer Solstice? Join us for a cleanup at Nasookin Bay!   This shoreline located 4km north of Nelson (next to the Nasookin Steamboat House), is littered with polystyrene foam that has broken down from nearby docks containing unencapsulated foam....

Friends of Kootenay Lake is currently running a silent auction! We are still in the midst of our fall fundraiser, and all money raised will go directly to helping us continue our work around the lake. Plus, there are over 25 awesome items up for...

The 2024 Nelson Polar Bear Swim is on January 1! There are a ton of prizes to be won, including a staycation at The Sentinel in Kaslo, a $200 gift card to Relish in Nelson, and a two-day pass to Whitewater Ski Resort. Last year's swim...

Back at the end of June, we completed our first round of Osprey and Bald Eagle monitoring on all three arms of Kootenay Lake! FoKLSS staff monitored the North Arm and were later joined by volunteers to monitor the South and West Arms. We had...

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...

As fall comes to an end, so does our season of monitoring Shore-Spawning Kokanee (SSK) Salmon at our restoration site. We had another awesome year and we are looking forward to monitoring in the new year. Kokanee Salmon & Why They Are in Decline Shoreline Spawning Kokanee...

I had the chance to attend my first ever garbage cleanup with Friends of Kootenay Lake on Saturday, October 30th. Not only was I amazed by the different items pulled from the lakebed and off the shoreline, but the number of volunteers who showed up...