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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …