Friends of Kootenay Lake Podcast Series: Voices of the Lake

09 Nov

Posted at 14:18h in News

We are excited to announce that Friends of Kootenay Lake is in the initial stages of creating our own podcast series, and we want to use local music for our soundtracks! If you are a Kootenay local and a musician, we would love to feature...

20 Oct

Posted at 16:58h in News

On October 17, 2020 we conducted a fore-shore clean-up of the excessive litter build-up along the lakebed beneath the Prestige Marina in Nelson, BC. This clean-up was organized by Kootenay Lake Sailing Association, West Kootenay Boating Association, Kootenay Pedalwheelers and Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship...

06 Oct

Posted at 10:15h in News

The Kokanee Creek Nature Centre has released three spectacular educational videos for school-aged children through their Kokanee Salmon School Program. The videos capture the awe-inspiring essence of our native and local salmon, and are perfect educational materials to showcase in class or at home. Watch the...

22 Sep

Posted at 11:01h in News

Supporting Outdoor & Environmental Learning - Sign up Today! Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network is hosting several workshops and webinars on outdoor learning, and they have also opened a second fall order on outdoor learning equipment & resources! Order window is open until September 30th.   Order Outdoor...

04 Aug

Posted at 10:30h in News

  Friends of Kootenay Lake's Kootenay lake Watershed Monitoring Program is now underway! Beginning in August 2020, Friends of Kootenay Lake volunteers and staff will be gathering data on streams along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Our team will be using a standardized water monitoring protocol...

20 Jul

Posted at 15:51h in News

With summer days in full swing, many of us are enjoying these long hot days at our favorite spots around Kootenay Lake. As more folks are staying close to home, the lake has come into focus as a destination for visitors and locals alike. Therefore,...