Concerns on Columbia Lake
Concerns on Columbia Lake The ice went off Columbia Lake recently, revealing the beautiful and complex ecosystem that we rely on for many things including; drinking water, recreation and wildlife [...]
Hot off the Press – 2018 Water Quality Report
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It’s here! our 2018 Water Quantity Report
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Spotlight on CLSS Volunteer Tom Dance
Tom Dance is a member of the Spirits Reach Community located on the west side of Columbia Lake. Tom has more than 35 years of experience in assessing water quality in surface water and [...]
Spotlight on CLSS Volunteer BILL THOMPSON
Bill Thompson, long time CLSS volunteer, preparing to take water quantity measurements on Dutch Creek Bill Thompson is a retired meteorologist. Much of his experience has focused on water [...]
Spotlight on CLSS Volunteer Lucas Fuertes
Lucas was of great assistance to CLSS this summer. With the help of his parents, Gina Fryer and Cesar Fuertes, he supplemented our annual water quality sampling program by sampling 14 locations [...]
Lake Tour July 2018
Canal Flats has a colourful history including a shooting on the main street! Just ask Colin Cartwright! CLSS hosted a free group tour and lunch on July 21st to give people an [...]
Saying Good-Bye to Good Friends
It’s end of summer and was time to say Good-Bye to our great friends Ken and Anne. They have been long-time supporters of the CLSS and will surely be missed. Also Salema, our 2018 [...]
Proposed Zoning Changes on Columbia Lake
Potential Changes to Zoning on Columbia Lake The Village of Canal Flats is proposing some changes to the bylaws governing the shores of Columbia Lake (CL). They will be receiving written or [...]
Groundwater Contribution into Columbia Lake in the Vicinity of Canal Flats
It’s Spring! The ice is melting and water is starting to flow again. From my last post about David Thompson and McGillivary’s Portage- Canal Flats area, we indicated there was a [...]
