Living Lakes Canada

Lot's of great conversations and insights at 2024 Canadian Open Data summit!

Exploring water data on the Columbia Basin Water Hub is about to become easier and more insightful! A new, interactive data visualization tool, developed in collaboration with Link Digital, is set to empower users by creating dynamic, visually compelling charts that bring water data to life. Guided by user feedback, this tool is designed to make data more accessible, and trends and insights easier to identify. Read the blog from Link Digital to learn more about the tool’s features and the thoughtful process behind its development: https://lnkd.in/giGsRUKf #WaterData

A valuable learning opportunity for water supply professionals developed by our advisor Mike Wei. Join the Water Rights Basics for Groundwater Users in British Columbia - Virtual Classroom on Friday, November 8, 2024. #Groundwater

Water is essential to the health of ecosystems and communities, yet freshwater sources are facing a plethora of challenges. Understanding these issues is crucial to driving meaningful change. To support this, Living Lakes Canada has launched a Learning Centre, which provides valuable resources on climate change impacts, water conservation, ethical nature photography and more. We invite you to explore what the insights our Learning Centre has to offer: https://lnkd.in/gYJqztg7 #EnvironmentalEducation #EducationalResources #Sustainability

As climate change concerns grow, many young people in Canada are grappling with climate distress and anxiety. According to a 2023 study published in the Journal of Climate Change and Health, 56% of youth respondents in Canada feel afraid, sad, anxious, and powerless in the face of climate change, with 78% reporting that it affects their overall mental health. Last year, we hosted a panel with Yukon youth to explore their perspectives on water stewardship and discuss strategies for managing climate anxiety. This compelling video, illustrated by graphic recording artist Esther Bordet, distills key insights from those conversations. #ClimateAnxiety #ClimateAction #YouthMentalHealth

A big thank you to Sleeman Breweries Ltd. for supporting Living Lakes Canada’s water science and stewardship initiatives through the Sleeman Better Water Fund! As the inaugural recipient, this generous support has advanced our efforts to gather critical water data needed for adaptive watershed management, while also building community capacity for local water stewardship. Explore the great submissions to the Lake Photo Challenge, hosted in partnership with Sleeman, below. 

Do you want to learn more about climate solutions, climate justice and climate leadership? Don’t miss the University of Calgary Office of Sustainability’s 2024-25 Climate Conversations Speaker Series, where you’ll gain insights from experts and community builders with diverse perspectives and worldviews The first webinar on October 21 explores the vital importance of Indigenous science and the Three-Eyed Seeing approach for implementing meaningful climate action that protects communities, biodiversity and ecosystem health. Speakers include Dr. Myrle Ballard, Director of the Indigenous Science Division at Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Gavin Woodburn, a master's student in geoscience at UCalgary. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/H5H450TLZ44 #UCalaryClimateConversations #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #IndigenousScience

Polls show that B.C. residents are concerned about climate change and its impacts. But without political will and sustained funding, crucial watershed security initiatives like Living Lakes Canada’s community-based water and climate monitoring network in southeastern BC risk becoming stranded assets, leaving their full potential untapped. In our latest OpEd leading up to the 2024 BC election, we discuss why watershed security is an election issue and why investing in watershed security is essential for B.C.’s future: https://ow.ly/y8FI50TLYyM #BCElection #BCPoli #WatershedSecurity #BCWatersheds

Curious to see if your local candidates in next week’s election have signed the non-partisan Watershed Security Pledge organized by the BC Watershed Security Coalition? Check the pledge tracker page, which lists all the candidates in the 2024 BC Election and indicates whether they’ve signed it or not. By signing the Pledge, candidates agree to being a champion for Watershed Security in British Columbia by advocating for: ✔️provincial actions that enhance local watershed management and partnerships that unite people to develop solutions that benefit everyone ✔️ increased funding for Watershed Security to equip local people with the jobs, tools and resources to restore their local watersheds. You can select “say thank you” or “request to sign” next to a candidate’s name and the system will automatically generate emails to the candidates in your riding. Help make the health of B.C. watersheds an election priority! https://lnkd.in/gu59bxzw

Living Lakes Canada is seeking passionate local volunteers to support the Cottonwood Creek Revival Project, which focuses on assessing and restoring the health of Cottonwood Creek near Nelson, BC. Choose one or more of these volunteer dates: Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, & 19 Time commitment: 2 hours (monitoring completed by 2 PM) Why Volunteer? 💧 Play a role in this important restoration initiative 💧 Learn about water quality monitoring 💧 Support the health of your local watershed UPDATE: The volunteer spots have been filled. Thank you for the support! If you’d like to be notified about future volunteer opportunities, please email cbwmf@livinglakescanada.ca. #NelsonBC #WaterStewardship #EnvironmentalVolunteering