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 Windermere hasn’t faced major algae bloom issues, people often wonder if any algae is bad ...
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 and a confusion in identification of natural freshwater mussels in Lake Windermere versus the invasive ...
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 to deal with its repercussions. Specifically, in some provinces such as British Columbia, the wildfire ...
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 about the way the trees cluster tightly near the water, gradually giving way to grasses ...
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 provide a place to lay their eggs. These underwater structures are often found in shallow, ...
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 in order to preserve the diverse ecosystems offered by these wetlands. Two new possible solutions ...
How do Wake Surf Boats Affect Lakes?
An informative video produced by Last Wilderness Alliance about the ecological effects of boats in wake surf mode on shallow lakes ...
Flowing it Forward: Navigating water-based recreation & aquatic health in the Columbia Valley.
Come listen to presentations, and talk to professionals at the forefront of conservation! Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2-5pm Radium Hot Springs Centre Register here: https://wildsight.ca/events/flowing-it-forward-navigating-water-based-recreation-aquatic-health-in-the-columbia-valley/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJRmVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQJdeKfmvvAKB9MI1UtNwp93L88ePd5IEABvMkHaxSJr0itS9hWmpO6KMQ_aem_y12-58eKEPXGZBKpYU7MjA Speakers will include: Faro Burgoyne, ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation — A representative from ʔakisq̓nuk First ...
Aquatic Life Survives the Freeze
The outside air is crisping up, snow is starting to fall and the winter layers are coming out of storage. The larches are losing their needles, the last of the migrating birds are flying over and nature seems inclined ...
Understanding an Aquatic Bug’s Life
“Ew bugs!” – might be your automatic response, but modern culture has shifted the sense of awe and wonder for intricate insects into disgust and fear. When a bug lands near or on us, our instinct shouldn’t be to run ...
You’re Invited! Online Webinar – Recreational Carrying Capacity Study – Lake Windermere
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The Importance of the Columbia Wetlands to Fall Migration
Autumn brings a season of change and preparation for winter, but for much of nature, it’s also a busy, active time. We are fortunate to live right in the path of the Pacific Flyway, a major migratory route for waterfowl ...
Salmon, we love them in our sushi, smoked, grilled, fried and raw. We love to watch them swim against the current in thousands and fish for them all day long. But they are much more than a moments’ pleasure, they ...
Flexing their Mussels: Nature’s Bivalve Wonder
When the invasive species survey was being conducted in 2021 on Lake Windermere, it was observed that there were fewer freshwater mussels compared to other years. They usually show up on the rake tosses intended for plants, however their lack ...
Unbe-grebe-able: Diving into the Lives of These Remarkable Waterbirds
Article by Marie-Jeanne Reid Have you ever heard of a grebe? You might have seen one without realizing what it was. Grebes are typically recognized by their long, slender, swan-like necks and striking red eyes. There are about 22 species ...
First appearance of whirling disease in the Columbia River watershed in BC
On Monday, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first appearance of whirling disease in the Columbia River watershed in BC, based on final test results from December 6, 2023. To prevent further spread, The Columbia River watershed has ...
The Water Stewardship Assistant will be an outgoing, adventurous youth (15 to 30) who is passionate about the environment and is looking forward to a summer spent working outdoors. Their main roles are to provide support to our water ...
You are invited to our 13th Annual General Meeting!
Come and learn more about our organization, how you can get involved, and provide feedback. Everyone is welcome! When: March 21, 2024 Time: AGM starts at 6:00pm, Regular monthly meeting to follow immediately afterwards Where: LWA Office - 625 4th ...
