Come health with high water: how flooding supports our wetland ecosystems
A couple of weeks ago, I climbed a grassy hill overlooking Athalmer to get a better view of the lake. I was surprised to notice …
Spring is in the air, and the Ambassadors are out on the water!
Our first excursion to sample the lake water this year was April 24th. It was a blustery day, with very low water levels. Too low …
Nuisance Nutrients Learning Workshop
Saturday, April 14th at 1:00 pm we will host a learning workshop in Invermere, BC. If you’ve ever wondered about nutrients in Lake Windermere, and …
All about Ice: Part III
All about Ice: Part III Why do cracks form in the ice? Have you ever noticed the long cracks that form in the ice …
All about Ice: Part II
All about Ice: Part II How does ice grow? We are often told to wait until the ice is thick enough before venturing out onto …
All about Ice: Part I
All about Ice: Part I Why does lake ice form on the surface? Have you ever wondered why ice forms on the surface of Lake …
A skating season to remember!
This season, Lake Windermere iced up earlier than ever before in recent memory- the first week of November. Nobody actually “Caught the Freeze”, because it …
Lake Management Gets a Grade
Since the adoption of the Lake Windermere Management Plan (LWMP) by the Regional District of East Kootenay and District of Invermere more than six years …
Lake Windermere’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2017
September 30th marked the date of this year’s fall shoreline cleanup on Lake Windermere! This cleanup is annually held as part of the Great Canadian …
Summer Splash 2017
Sunday August 6th, 2017 marked the our 8th annual Summer Splash event. The Summer Splash is an educational outreach event held by the Ambassadors in …