BCLSS: Understanding BC Lakes in Changing Times

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BCLSS: Understanding BC Lakes in Changing Times

October 4, 2019 - October 6, 2019

October 4th-6th Oceola Fish and Game Club, Winfield BC

Our lakes are facing a variety of pressures, including climate extremes. This conference will bring together a network of those concerned about lake health to address these challenges and discuss what can be done to preserve, protect, and restore BC lakes.

Friday, October 4 – Evening social
Saturday, October 5 – Presentations
Sunday, October 6 – Morning field trip

Topics include:

  • Potential impacts of climate change on lake water quality & fisheries
  • Importance of field observations in lake work
  • Impacts of large powerboats and stormwater on Okanagan Lake
  • Flood impacts on Okanagan lakes
  • Living Lakes Canada projects including monitoring using DNA techniques
  • Update on invasive mussels
A tentative agenda will be posted to the BCLSS website soon.

Details

Start:
October 4, 2019
End:
October 6, 2019