Predicted Impacts of Climate Change on BC Lakes
Article by Ken Ashley, Ph.D., R.P. Bio. Climate change poses an existential threat to some of BC’s diverse ecosystems if it continues... Read More
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
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
Watch Your Wake
Many lake goers enjoy spending time taking part in boating activities. While boaters may be aware of rules, regulations, safety, etiquette, and... 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
Are Noisy Motorboats A Problem On Your Lake?
The increase in the number of high performance boats with illegal or non-existent muffler systems is spoiling the enjoyment of our on-the-water... Read More
Algae Watch Website and Reporting Tool
Source: News You Can Use Media Release Known for its clear warm water and extensive shoreline, Shuswap Lake in B.C.’s southern Interior... Read More
Boating on BC Lakes – A Diverse Future
The BCLSS, Living Lakes Canada, and Lake Windermere Ambassadors hosted an online forum on Wednesday, April 28th. Thank you to everyone who joined... Read More
Wake Boats on Small Interior Lakes and Rivers
Article by Jim Davies, vice president of the Heffley Lake Community Association. The continuing development and popularity of wake boats has resulted... Read More