- How do Wake Surf Boats Affect 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 Nation will open the event by emphasizing their deep connection to lake stewardship, highlighting how lake …
- 14th Annual General Meeting – You’re Invited!
- 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 for rest. Now, we look forward to the lakes freezing over so we can fully …
- 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 away, but rather appreciate its beauty and existence. As a child, I was captivated by …
- 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 traveling along the western coast of North America. Even more amazing, the Columbia River Wetlands …
- Swimming Against the Current
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 are integral in our animal kingdom and have earned themselves the title of a keystone …
- 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 of presence sparked concern. Unfortunately, freshwater mussels are amongst the most endangered organisms globally, with …
- 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 of grebes, with around five species commonly spotted in and around Invermere. They are famous …
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 Nation will open the event by emphasizing their deep connection to lake stewardship, highlighting how lake …
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 for rest. Now, we look forward to the lakes freezing over so we can fully …
“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 away, but rather appreciate its beauty and existence. As a child, I was captivated by …
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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 traveling along the western coast of North America. Even more amazing, the Columbia River Wetlands …
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 are integral in our animal kingdom and have earned themselves the title of a keystone …
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 of presence sparked concern. Unfortunately, freshwater mussels are amongst the most endangered organisms globally, with …
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 of grebes, with around five species commonly spotted in and around Invermere. They are famous …