Microplastics in Freshwater
Plastic has become a nearly essential part of our everyday lives, from the plastic wrap around cucumbers and other food packaging to... Read More
Polystyrene Pollution
Polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam®, is a plastic that is used for packaging, building docks, and for take-out containers owing to... Read More
Spotlight on Stewardship: Columbia Lake Stewardship Society
The Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) is a group with a mission to preserve the ecological health and water supply of Columbia... Read More
2021 Secchi Dip-In Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 Secchi Dip-In! This year, we received dip-in data from 37Â lakes around the province.... Read More
In Recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BCLSS will be taking time to reflect on the atrocities committed at... Read More
The Importance of Measuring Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature in Lakes
Oxygen is essential to nearly all organisms on earth including life in lakes. Given that fish breathe oxygen dissolved in water (referred... Read More
Spotlight on Stewardship: Lake Windermere Ambassadors
The Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA) are a group of dedicated individuals, committed to bringing the lake and surrounding community together for the... Read More
How Healthy is Your Shoreline?
The area where the lake meets the land is one of the most abundant natural environments that many of us will have... Read More
Annual Secchi Dip-In
It’s that time of year again! The annual Secchi Dip-In is just around the corner, so it’s time to dust of your... Read More
