If highly variable weather and climate conditions become the norm, I am concerned that ecological pressure on niche specialists - things like loons that need consistent water levels for [...]
The Columbia Wetlands are drying — and they have been for many decades due to climate change. One solution may help wetlands adapt and safeguard their key ingredient. It involves mimicking the [...]
Climate change is my biggest concern, as the impacts resulting from increasing global temperatures will threaten the health of lakes and many other ecosystems. Human impacts like pollution are [...]
The arrival of fall means our water monitoring field season is winding down. It’s the season to report, assess accomplishments, and celebrate successes.
In this spirit, we were pleased to [...]
Climate change is my biggest concern, as the impacts resulting from increasing global temperatures will threaten the health of lakes and many other ecosystems. Human impacts like pollution are [...]
In mid-August, Living Lakes Canada, in collaboration with the British Columbia Lakes Stewardship Society (BCLSS), delivered a three-day training to Sqwá First Nation youth and community members [...]
To better understand what’s happening to fresh water, more information is needed to allow local communities prepare and plan for change. In response to this need, Living Lakes Canada is building [...]
With the arrival of logging to the Slocan Valley in the early 20th century, one sawmill set its sights on the mouth of Springer Creek. Once a thriving aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem, the lower [...]
Organized by Living Lakes Canada, a national non-profit focused on water stewardship, the event aims to celebrate the beauty of lake biodiversity while raising awareness around growing impacts on [...]
I grew up on the north shore of New Brunswick, near Chaleur Bay, so I've always had more exposure to the ocean. Freshwater lakes and their ecosystems are new to me, and I'm keen to learn more [...]