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SUMMARY:Without Water ʔat snaǂ su·kinkiǂ wuʔu “Every Drop Counts” Public Symposium
DESCRIPTION:It’s Your Water. Share a community meal and learn about water in Qukin ʔamakʔis\, the Elk River Watershed. This public symposium focuses on how we value\, understand\, and manage our water. After a keynote speaker\, a panel of Indigenous Knowledge Holders\, scientists\, and decision makers will discuss water quality and quantity issues and how we can work together towards protecting our water. \nEmail contact: sally.turnbull@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/without-water-eat-snac-sua%c2%b7kinkic-wueu-aeoeevery-drop-countsae%c2%9d-public-symposium
LOCATION:Grasmere\, B.C.
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SUMMARY:Without Water ʔat snaǂ su·kinkiǂ wuʔu: A Symposium to Address Watershed Knowledge and Decision Making in Qukin ʔamakʔis\, the Elk River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Qukin ʔamakʔis\, the Elk River watershed\, has been central to the ʔakanuxunik’ people of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation and all Ktunaxa peoples\, since time immemorial. In the face of growing environmental stressors\, there is an urgent need for informed\, collaborative decision making to safeguard the future of this vital watershed. We envision this event as an opportunity to bring together Knowledge Holders\, decision makers\, and community members to develop a shared understanding of watershed challenges and current decision making processes. We want to create an understanding of ongoing monitoring in the region\, and determine crucial future steps needed to protect the water in this region. \nSharing ʔakanuxunik’ perspectives on water is an important component of the symposium. This event makes space for both First Nations knowledge\, culture and values\, and western science. Thus\, there is the potential for this gathering to be an important pathway for key decision makers from local\, provincial\, federal\, and international governments to learn from Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation’s perspectives on watershed management and sustainability. The daytime section of this event is invite only. If you would like to attend the public evening portion of the symposium please register at the link here: https://elkrivercollaborative.ca/without-water/ \nContact email: sally.turnbull@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/without-water-eat-snac-sua%c2%b7kinkic-wueu-a-symposium-to-address-watershed-knowledge-and-decision-making-in-qukin-eamakeis-the-elk-river-water
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250518T173249Z
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SUMMARY:Nechako Watershed Roundtable Spring Technical Event
DESCRIPTION:Living Lakes Canada’s Foreshore Integrated Management Planning (FIMP) team will be attending the Nechako Watershed Roundtable and Nak’azdli First Nation’s Spring Technical meeting entitled\, “Action in the Nechako: Progress and Potential Across the Watershed” on June 2nd & 3rd in Fort St. James. Lakes Program Manager Georgia Peck will be presenting on the Francois Lake FIMP project. This event is invite-only. \nContact email: FIMP@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/nechako-watershed-roundtable-spring-technical-event
LOCATION:Fort St. James\, Fort St. James\, B.C.\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T143000
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SUMMARY:Senior Lunch & Learn at Kaslo Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:Living Lakes Canada is hosting a lunch & learn to introduce Kaslo seniors to the Lake Blitz citizen science program\, with a focus on its history\, recent data\, and activity within the West Kootenay region. After the talk\, interested participants will have the option to participate in a hands-on Tier 1 monitoring session and plant ID activity. This event is invite-only. \nContact email: kaite.martin@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/senior-lunch-learn-at-kaslo-community-centre
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250518T193523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T151408Z
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SUMMARY:Fire\, Water\, Land and Air: Piikani Climate Risks and Strategic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Living Lakes Canada will be presenting at the Fire\, Water\, Land and Air: Piikani Climate Risks and Strategic Workshop hosted by The Resilience Institute. This workshop will include presentations and handouts on the climate risks facing Piikani and open up discussion around what is currently being done to address these risks as well as new potential risk mitigation strategies. This event is invite-only. \nContact email: kat@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/fire-water-land-and-air-piikani-climate-risks-and-strategic-workshop
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250510T234801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T172747Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Water Resources Association National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the Canadian Water Resources Association’s 2025 national conference is “Living Between Waters – Connecting Water & Resilience.” The focus will be on collaborating across silos\, respecting and upholding Indigenous rights; and the roles of municipalities\, governments\, and industry play in advancing resiliency. \nRepresenting Living Lakes Canada\, Arlo Bryn-Thorn\, Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework Program Manager\, and Braeden Toikka\, Water Monitoring Coordinator\, will present “Water security through community-directed monitoring in the Canadian Columbia Basin: Democratizing watershed data.” This presentation will take place on May 27th at 3:30pm PDT and will detail the methods behind the development of this community-driven project\, and share some of the preliminary findings and outcomes for integrated water management.  \nEmail contact: arlo.bryn-thorn@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/canadian-water-resources-association-national-conference
LOCATION:Penticton\, Penticton\, B.C.\, Canada
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CREATED:20250511T002311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T003413Z
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SUMMARY:NatureKidsBC Virtual Explorer Day: Become a Lake Detective & Help Care for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Join Living Lakes Canada’s Kaite Martin\, Lake Blitz Program Lead\, for a fun and interactive virtual event where kids become Lake Detectives! Explore the wonders of lake ecosystems through games\, storytelling\, and sound-and-sight challenges. From guessing wildlife calls to identifying mystery animals and plants\, we’ll use our senses to uncover clues about lake life. \nContact email: lakeblitz@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/naturekidsbc-virtual-explorer-day-become-a-lake-detective-help-care-for-wildlife
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kvFCCCgdQqaJsYLOwZjfxQ#/registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T183000
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CREATED:20250428T063614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T003930Z
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SUMMARY:Living Lakes Canada 2025 Virtual Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Living Lakes Canada Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, May 8th\, 2025 at 5 pm PT / 6 pm MT / 8 pm ET for a 90-minute overview of our impactful projects from 2024 and glimpse into our future endeavours. \nThis year’s special presentation will focus on our growing groundwater monitoring programs in BC and Alberta. Come and submerge yourself in the fascinating world of groundwater as we dive deep into its vital role and how we’re keeping tabs on this subterranean lifeline. Everyone is welcome to join! \nAgenda Overview \n\nChair’s Report\nFinancial Statements and Treasurer’s Report\nElection of Directors\nExecutive Director’s Report\nFeature Presentation: Beneath the Surface: Mobilizing Communities for Watershed Resilience from the Ground Up\n\nREGISTER HERE\nContact email: info@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/living-lakes-canada-2025-virtual-annual-general-meeting
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/csDvPaiMRM-EURTmo7-bFQ#/registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250428T064541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T004128Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Groundwater Program Community Meeting in Lethbridge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nSouthern Alberta residents are invited to share their water concerns and priorities for a new community-based groundwater monitoring initiative. Your input will directly contribute to the development of this program. \nRegister for the community meeting in Lethbridge and/or complete the online survey here. \nContact email: abgroundwater@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/alberta-groundwater-program-community-meeting-in-lethbridge
LOCATION:Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (421 6 Ave S\, Lethbridge)\, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (421 6 Ave S\, Lethbridge)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T235900
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T164223Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual National Lake Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The National Lake Blitz is an annual volunteer program that empowers people across Canada to monitor lake health and biodiversity using simple tools\, such as iNaturalist. Open to all\, no scientific background is required. Volunteers receive step-by-step guides on data collection and entry\, making participation easy and accessible. \nFrom May to September\, volunteers gather valuable information on their chosen lakes\, including wildlife and invasive species observations. All the data that’s collected is added to the interactive Lake Blitz Observation Map and iNaturalist project page. By taking part\, volunteers gain a deeper understanding of lake ecosystems and play an active role in helping to steward local lakes. \nRegistration is now open. Sign up today! \nContact email: lakeblitz@livinglakescanada.ca
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/5th-annual-national-lake-blitz
LOCATION:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mirA1wKaAUmnPYkPNuX_0JxzU3CbJg_D59HL9mdR9KI/edit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T171851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T005451Z
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SUMMARY:Ember Stomp
DESCRIPTION:Ember Stomp 2025 is the second annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Event hosted by the East Kootenay FireSmart Program in Jaffray\, British Columbia. The event will include educational presentations\, interactive exhibits\, and family activities suitable for all ages. Living Lakes Canada will be hosting a booth at this event.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/ember-stomp
LOCATION:Jaffray Community Hal\, 7369 Jaffray Village Loop Rd\, Jaffray\, B.C.\, V0B 1T0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250422T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173210Z
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SUMMARY:Turtle Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come to Turtle Day 2025 at Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook\, B.C. this Earth Day\, April 22. At this free\, family event\, see newly emerged western painted turtle hatchlings and learn about their journey\, as well as the efforts of the Rocky Mountain Naturalists to protect this Blue-listed\, vulnerable species. \nVisit the Living Lakes Canada booth to learn more about our work and how you can contribute to lake stewardship as a citizen scientist! \nLearn more about this event.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/turtle-day-2025
LOCATION:Elizabeth Lake\, Elizabeth Lake\, Cranbrook\, B.C.\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T181500
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T173642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173642Z
UID:10000010-1744824600-1744827300@livinglakescanada.ca
SUMMARY:Dive Into Your Stewardship Toolbox: Tier 2 Training & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:This training will help new Tier 2 Lake Health Stewards build confidence in lake monitoring. Volunteers will learn how to properly use a Secchi disk to measure water clarity\, identify the best locations for monitoring\, and understand key water quality parameters. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A to address any monitoring questions. \nIf you’re a Tier 1 Lake Biodiversity Steward\, and you’re interested in joining the Tier 2 program\, please email LakeBlitz@livinglakescanada.ca. \nLearn more about the Lake Blitz\, the program tiers and how to participate.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/dive-into-your-stewardship-toolbox-tier-2-training-qa
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T173925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173925Z
UID:10000011-1744385400-1744389000@livinglakescanada.ca
SUMMARY:Love Local Lakes Presentation at the Kimberley Library
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION\nJoin us at the Kimberley Library for a fun\, informative\, and interactive family event all about fresh water and lakes! This free\, drop-in session is a great way to learn about Living Lakes Canada’s National Lake Blitz\, a volunteer program that empowers individuals to monitor local lakes\, track biodiversity\, and understand the challenges affecting freshwater ecosystems. \nWhat to expect: \n\nSpot and track wildlife\, including fish\, birds\, mammals\, insects and amphibians\nLearn how to identify native plants\, and invasive species\nGet introduced to the iNaturalist app\nLearn more about the Lake Blitz program\nPrizes & stickers for participants!
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/love-local-lakes-presentation-at-the-kimberley-library
LOCATION:Kimberley Library\, 115 Spokane St\, Kimberley\, B.C.\, V1A 2E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250317T182643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T182718Z
UID:10000002-1744272000-1744390800@livinglakescanada.ca
SUMMARY:College of Applied Biologists Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Peck\, Lakes Program Manager with Living Lakes Canada\, and Brian Holmes\, Upper Nicola Band\, will be sitting on a panel and co-presenting on the Nicola and Douglas Lake Foreshore Integrated Management Planning (FIMP) projects. In these projects\, Indigenous Knowledge was effectively aligned with Western science through the application of federally-developed FIMP surveys. \nGeorgia and Bryan will participate in the panel titled “Environmental assessments using Indigenous and Western science\,” scheduled from 1:00-2:15 PM PT on Friday\, April 11. The panel will discuss best practices for incorporating Indigenous and Western science into environmental assessments. The format will be a 10-15 minute presentation by each panelist\, followed by an extended Q&A session.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/college-of-applied-biologists-annual-conference
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250429T182257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T182257Z
UID:10000013-1743584400-1743589800@livinglakescanada.ca
SUMMARY:Groundwater and Agriculture in the Columbia Basin
DESCRIPTION:Careful management and allocation of groundwater is becoming increasingly important for agriculture as climate change impacts like drought intensify and demand for water increases. In the Columbia Basin\, Living Lakes Canada has led a 400% increase in groundwater monitoring through the Columbia Basin Groundwater Monitoring Program and\, more recently\, an aquifer vulnerability assessment. Agriculture places significant demand on groundwater in the Columbia Basin and users have had to licence their groundwater wells to continue using the water for irrigation\, which has given rise to many questions about groundwater resources. \nIn this webinar\, co-hosted by Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors and Living Lakes\, producers will come away with an improved understanding of aquifer dynamics\, the link between groundwater and agriculture\, groundwater rights\, the available data and how to access it\, and aquifers of concern or significance for agricultural use. Guest presenters include Braeden Toikka\, water monitoring coordinator with Living Lakes\, and Mike Wei\, physical hydrogeologist and groundwater policy expert. This live webinar is also open to interested members of the public beyond the agriculture sector. \nLiving Lakes Canada gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, Columbia Basin Trust and RBC Tech for Nature.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/groundwater-and-agriculture-in-the-columbia-basin
LOCATION:B.C.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142239
CREATED:20250317T175115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T195721Z
UID:10000001-1743343200-1743354000@livinglakescanada.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring water-based recreation & ecosystem health in the Columbia Valley
DESCRIPTION:Living Lakes will be presenting on the Foreshore Integrated Management Planning program and Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework. We will also be hosting a booth for visitors to learn more about Living Lakes.
URL:https://livinglakescanada.ca/event-featured/exploring-water-based-recreation-ecosystem-health-in-the-columbia-valley
LOCATION:Radium Hot Springs Centre
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