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Past Events:
[Past] Lake Blitz Summer Speaker Series: Why do we need Natural Lake Shorelines?
August 30th 2023 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Open to the Public
In this 1-hour session, we will be joined by Christine Callihoo, Executive Director of the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (SCBC). You’ll learn how natural shorelines provide wildlife habitat and support ecosystems and biodiversity, while mitigating risks associated with climate change, such as flooding and erosion. Christine will also share information about SCBC’s Green Shores […]
[Past] Sqwá First Nations Water Quality Monitoring Training
August 15th 2023 9:00 am to August 17th 2023 4:00 pm
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Invite Only
Living Lakes Canada is excited to collaborate with British Columbia Lakes Stewardship Society to deliver a 3-day training on how to evaluate freshwater health to Sqwá First Nations youth and community members. At the end of the 3 day course, the participants will: understand freshwater ecosystems and water stewardship be able to use monitoring equipment […]
[Past] Fraser Lake Field Survey
August 7th 2023 9:00 am to August 11th 2023 5:00 pm
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A field survey led by Masse Environmental will be coordinated on Fraser Lake. This survey will follow the FIMP protocol and will include participation from Nechako Environment and Water Stewardship Society, Stellat’en First Nation, and Nadleh Whut’en First Nation.
[Past] Nicola Lake Field Survey
July 31st 2023 9:00 am to August 4th 2023 5:00 pm
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A field survey led by Ecora Engineering and Resource Group ltd. will be coordinated on Nicola Lake. This survey will follow the FIMP protocol and will include participation from Upper Nicola Band. Cultural and archaeological overview assessments for Nicola Lake will be completed following the field survey. This project is field-testing the Local Indigenous Knowledge […]
[Past] Lake Blitz Summer Speaker Series: Algae in Watersheds: Friend or Foe?
July 26th 2023 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Open to the Public
In this 1 hour session, we will be joined by Roxanne MacKinnon, Executive Director of Atlantic Coastal Action Plan (ACAP) Saint John. Participants will learn about the impacts of algae, the importance of algae monitoring, and how Roxanne and her team work to monitor and restore local watersheds and educate residents on the issues. Join […]
[Past] Columbia River Field School
July 22nd 2023 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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The Columbia River school takes place over 15 days and is an opportunity for youth ages 15-18 to explore and learn about the Columbia River by way of canoe. Along their 15 day canoe trip they make stops to learn and interact with various groups of people. They explore topics such as Indigenous perspectives, ecology […]
[Past] Nelson Weed Pull & Pizza
July 20th 2023 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Open to the Public
Co-hosted by Living Lakes Canada and Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, this half-day workshop and weed pull will cover the following: Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) 101 – what they are, impacts and how they spread; Best Management Practices when working/playing around water to prevent the spread; AIS identification, management and weed pulling. A free pizza […]
[Past] ʔaq'am Youth Water Gathering
July 13th 2023 12:00 pm to July 15th 2023 2:00 pm
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The ʔaq’am Youth Water Gathering will bring together Indigenous youth from the Ktunaxa Territory for 2 days of paddling and camping along the shores of the St. Mary’s River. The gathering will provide youth, ages 15-20 with the skills to better understand, protect and steward the rivers near the community of ʔaq’am in the time […]
[Past] iTrackDNA Training and Monitoring with Blueberry River First Nations
July 10th 2023 8:30 am to July 12th 2023 5:00 pm
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This iTrackDNA field training and monitoring event with Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) and Targeted eDNA expert Jared Hobbs aims to develop community-based capacity for eDNA monitoring. Information gathered through iTrackDNA will help inform conservation and restoration decisions and improve ecosystem assessment and management. In partnership with BRFN – and guided by Jared Hobbs, Living […]
[Past] Yukon CABIN & STREAM training
June 26th 2023 9:00 am to June 29th 2023 4:00 pm
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Yukon Government and Yukon Youth Climate Conservation Corp will participate in a CABIN and STREAM training. Participants will learn and build skills for stream health assessments using the collection of benthic macroinvertebrates to help generate a better understanding of watershed health throughout Canada. Fore more details contact gwen.janz@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] Changing Currents Tribal Water Summit
June 26th 2023 12:00 pm to June 30th 2023 11:30 am
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Open to the Public
Changing Current Water summits are inter-tribal gatherings designed to bring together leadership, professionals, and youth (ages 15-24) from Northwest Tribes and Native communities to foster dialogue & collaboration around common water interests and work toward a shared agenda. Living Lakes Canada’s Indigenous Youth Ambassador Trinda Cote will be representing our organization at this event. For […]
[Past] Nicola Lake Place-based Planning Meeting
June 23rd 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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A place-based planning meeting to build trust with Nicola Lake FIMP partners. On-boat field reconnaissance will take place and project deliverables and expectations will be discussed. Upper Nicola Band, the Province, Living Lakes Canada, and Ecora Environmental consultants will be in attendance. For more information please contact georgia@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] Lake Blitz Summer Speaker Series: Citizen Science and the State of the Great Lakes
June 22nd 2023 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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Open to the Public
In this 1-hour session, we will be joined by Lake Blitz Volunteer Nancy Stadler-Salt, Great Lakes Issue Coordinator with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Nancy leads the development of the binational State of the Great Lake Reports for Canada. Participants will learn how citizen science is being used to understand the health and biodiversity of […]
[Past] Fraser Lake Place-based Planning Meeting
June 20th 2023 9:00 am to June 22nd 2023 5:00 pm
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A place-based planning meeting to build trust with Fraser Lake Foreshore Integrated Management Planning partners. On-boat field reconnaissance will take place and project deliverables and expectations will be discussed. Stellat’en First Nation, Nadleh Whut’en First Nation, the Nechako Watershed Roundtable (Fraser Basin Council), Living Lakes Canada, Masse Environmental, and the Province will be in attendance. […]
[Past] LLC Climate Scenario Analysis Workshop
June 14th 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Professor Daniel Schindler with the University of Washington will be leading this three hour workshop to discuss climate scenario analysis, the benefits of using it in decision making, and how LLC can better integrate climate scenario analysis into our respective programs. For more information please contact georgia@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] Water & Environment Gathering: Celebrating our Indigenous Guardians
June 13th 2023 12:00 am to June 15th 2023 12:00 am
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Hosted by Matawa First Nations and Four Rivers, the Water & Environment Gathering: Celebrating our Indigenous Guardians is a 3-day event, held at Fort William Historical Park. Day 1 will focus more on ceremony in the morning, and the afternoon will feature keynote presentations from Maori guests from New Zealand. Day 2 and 3 will […]
[Past] iTrackDNA training with Gitanyow First Nation
June 11th 2023 9:00 am to June 12th 2023 4:00 pm
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This iTrackDNA field training and monitoring with Gitanyow First Nations aims to develop community-based capacity for eDNA monitoring. Information gathered through iTrackDNA will help inform conservation and restoration decisions and improve ecosystem assessment and management. In partnership with two First Nation communities – Gitanyow First Nations and Blueberry River First Nations – and guided by […]
[Past] Shuswap Guardians in Training Camp
June 8th 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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The Shuswap Guardians in Training Camp is a gathering for Indigenous youth of Shuswap Band to expand their traditional and western knowledge about water and the environment with elders and alongside other youth. It is a 4 day long camp that will feature a number of presentations and many diverse activities. Living Lakes Canada’s Indigenous […]
[Past] Inside Education Wetlands PD Day - Living Lakes Canada Lunch and Learn
June 2nd 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
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In partnership with Inside Education, Living Lakes Canada will present and provide demonstrations on various water monitoring programs to southern Alberta teachers. In particular, Living Lakes Canada will speak to the Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework, Water Hub and Lake Blitz programs. The session will also allow Living Lakes Canada to learn how to better […]
[Past] Living Lakes Canada Hydrometric Workshop - Baynes Lake
May 18th 2023 from 8:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Open to the Public
Living Lakes Canada is hosting the BC Ministry of Environment’s Hydrometric Training Program in Baynes Lake, BC on May 18, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. This session will be a 1-day practical course on Hydrometric Data Collection where participants will learn how to collect hydrometric (stream flow) data. We will meet at the […]
[Past] Living Lakes Canada Hydrometric Workshop - Shuswap Band
May 16th 2023 from 8:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Living Lakes Canada is hosting the BC Ministry of Environment’s Hydrometric Training Program with the Shuswap Band on May 16, 2023. This session will be a 1-day practical course on Hydrometric Data Collection where participants will learn how to collect hydrometric (stream flow) data. This course will review the theory behind hydrometric monitoring and facilitate […]
[Past] Lake Blitz Training Session with Power to Be
May 16th 2023 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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On May 16th, 2023 staff from Power to Be will join the Lake Blitz team for a 1-hour training on the Lake Blitz monitoring protocol. Power to Be is an organization based in Victoria B.C., that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. Staff will […]
[Past] 3rd Annual National Lake Blitz
May 8th 2023 12:00 am to September 30th 2023 12:00 am
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Open to the Public
Registration is open for the 3rd Annual National Lake Blitz! The goal of the National Lake Blitz is to encourage the widespread monitoring of lakes across Canada using simple tools so participants can easily understand the impacts of climate change on lakes. From May to September, Lake Blitz volunteers across Canada help create a ‘snapshot’ […]
[Past] 2023 National Lake Blitz Volunteer Training
May 6th 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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All Lake Blitz volunteers are encouraged to register for the annual training session on May 6, 2023. **If you are a registered 2023 Lake Blitz volunteer and still need to sign up for this workshop, email lakeblitz@livinglakescanada.ca for the registration link.** This training will cover everything you need to know from collecting temperature data and […]
[Past] Ontario STREAM training with EcoSpark
May 5th 2023 from 8:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Open to the Public
REGISTRATION FULL Living Lakes Canada will be providing STREAM training to local Ontario organization, EcoSpark. If you are interested in hosting a STREAM training event in your area, please contact Living Lakes Canada’s Biomonitoring Program Manager, Raegan Mallinson at raegan@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] Ontario STREAM training with Kawartha Land Trust and Kawartha Conservation Authority
May 3rd 2023 8:30 pm to May 4th 2023 4:30 pm
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Living Lakes Canada will be providing private STREAM training to local groups, Kawartha Land Trust and Kawartha Conservation Authority, with guests from Fleming College. If you are interested in hosting a STREAM training event in your area, please contact Living Lakes Canada’s Biomonitoring Program Manager, Raegan Mallinson at raegan@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] Living Lakes Canada Hydrometric Workshop - Nelson
May 3rd 2023 from 8:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Open to the Public
Living Lakes Canada is hosting the BC Ministry of Environment’s Hydrometric Training Program in Nelson B.C. on May 3, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. This session will be a 1-day practical course on Hydrometric Data Collection where participants will learn how to collect hydrometric (stream flow) data. We will meet at the Nelson […]
[Past] Ontario STREAM training with Friends of Mill Creek
May 2nd 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Living Lakes Canada will be providing private STREAM training to local Ontario stewardship group, Friends of Mill Creek. If you are interested in hosting a STREAM training event in your area, please contact Living Lakes Canada’s Biomonitoring Program Manager, Raegan Mallinson at raegan@livinglakescanada.ca.
[Past] 2023 Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge
May 1st 2023 12:00 am to July 31st 2023 11:59 pm
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Join the 3rd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge Living Lakes Canada is inviting lake enthusiasts across Canada to submit photos of their favourite lakes to the 3rd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. This contest celebrates the beauty of lakes in Canada while raising awareness around the impacts that are threatening their incredible biodiversity. For contest […]
[Past] 90th Annual Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments AGM and Convention Presentation
April 21st 2023 from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
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REGISTRATION Living Lakes Canada will be presenting at the 90th Annual Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments AGM and Convention. Our team will be discussing water supply and community climate adaptation. For more information about this presentation please contact paige@livinglakescanada.ca.
