The Truth About Algae: Separating Facts from Fears
In recent years, news stories about cyanobacteria and algae blooms closing beaches in B.C. and across Canada have raised concern among lake visitors. While Lake …
Freshwater Mussels: The Unsung Filters of Our Rivers
A common theme that I have noticed when talking to citizens about water health is the assumption that all mussels in the lake are invasive …
Smoke On The Water
Wildfires. We have all been impacted by them at some point and recently this natural disaster has been dominating headlines as more citizens are forced …
Riparian Areas of The Columbia Valley
If you’ve ever walked along the shores of Lake Windermere or wandered near the winding streams of the Columbia Valley, you’ve likely noticed something special …
Redds in The Valley Watershed
What are Redds? Redds are the nests made out of various sizes of gravel and stones that trout and salmon use as building tools to …
Beavers and BDA’s: A Solution for Drought Resilience?
As drought threatens the wetlands in the Columbia Valley, a new tool must be used to retain the water during hot summers and dry weather …