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The Lake Windermere Ambassadors share the vision of an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere TruEarth Fundraiser: tru-earth.sjv.io/LakeAmbassadors

08/13/2026

🌊We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA) team! 💙

First, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our resigning Directors and Executive members for their time, dedication, and service to the LWA. Their contributions have helped advance our work, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Please join us in welcoming our new Executive members:

🌿 Victoria Page — Chair
🌿 Max Powers — Vice Chair
🌿 Ryan Watmough — Secretary
🌿 Victoria Lang — Treasurer (continuing)

We’re excited to have them join the Executive and look forward to the ideas, energy, and dedication they will bring to the Board as we continue our work to protect and preserve Lake Windermere and its watershed. 💧

☀️ Welcome, Samuel!

We’re also thrilled to welcome Samuel, our 2026 Summer Watershed Stewardship Assistant!

A local to the Columbia Valley, Samuel and his family have long been involved in the community. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Process Engineering and brings valuable experience from working at a municipal water treatment plant, participating in environmental monitoring programs, and preparing technical scientific reports and communications.

Samuel has also previously worked for a local municipality, where he developed and led children’s summer programs—making him the perfect person to lead our Kids Summer Camps this year! 🏕️🔬

We’re excited to have Samuel on the team and look forward to the knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy he’ll bring to the LWA this summer!

07/09/2026

🌞 2026 FREE Kids Summer Camps are filling up fast! Don't miss out—register today!

👧🧒 Ages 6–10
📅 Thursdays, July 9 – August 27
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 All camps are held at James Chabot except July 30, which will take place at Tilley Memorial.

✅ Limit of 2 camps per child. A waitlist will be created to fill any cancellations or remaining spots.

📝 Register by completing the form at www.lakeambassadors.ca

These camps are proudly hosted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society and Columbia Lake Stewardship Society and are offered FREE thanks to the generosity of our funders.

💙 Want to help keep programs like this available? Please consider donating at www.lakeambassadors.ca or www.columbialakess.com

06/26/2026

🌿 2026 Kids Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! 🌿

Join us this summer to learn about our watershed and become a Junior Watershed Steward! 💧🌎

👧 Ages: 6–10 years
📅 Camp Dates: Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: James Chabot Provincial Park (weather permitting)

Special Location:
📍 July 30: Tilley Memorial

Important Information:
✅ Limit of 2 camps per child
✅ Spots fill up quickly!
✅ Registration does not guarantee a spot. Families will be contacted by email to confirm registration and acceptance.

📝 To register, complete the registration form using the link on our website:
www.lakeambassadors.ca

📧 Questions? Contact us at:
[email protected]

We can't wait to explore, discover, and protect our watershed with this year's Junior Watershed Stewards! 🌊🐟🌿

06/24/2026

Higher turbidity was measured at the South site at 5.24 NTU. Consistent with previous years data.

Todays higher reading is likely due to sediment entering the Columbia River through Dutch Creek and settling out in Lake Windermere during high peak flows of spring freshet run off.

Since aquatic life in Lake Windermere has adapted to seasonal flushes of sediment into the lake, the acceptable amount of turbidity depends on the time of year. The most turbid waters typically occur during “freshet” (the spring runoff period), or after heavy rainfalls.

Averages calculated from all monitoring sites on the lake.

*MOE = Ministry of Environment. Objectives have been set for Lake Windermere based on guidelines to protect drinking water and aquatic life.

06/19/2026

10 DAY FISHING TOURNAMENT!
Largemouth Bass
Join our friends from Columbia Lake Stewardship Society as they host this exciting event!

05/24/2026

Now Hiring: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant (2026)

Are you passionate about the environment, love working outdoors, and want to make a real impact in your community? Join us on the lake!

To apply, send your resume to: [email protected]

View full job posting: https://www.lakeambassadors.ca/were-hiring-3/

About the Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual who cares deeply about water and the natural environment. As a Water Stewardship Assistant, you’ll:
Support water quality and quantity monitoring programs
Engage with the public and promote stewardship education
Spend your summer exploring and protecting Lake Windermere and the Columbia River Basin

Position: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant
Deadline: Until filled
Term: Summer 2026 (with potential extension based on funding)
Compensation: $20/hour, 35 hours/week
Location: Columbia Valley, BC

Eligibility:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, applicants must:
• Be between 15–30 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada at the start of employment

Apply now!

05/21/2026

What is Turbidity?

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors have been collecting turbidity measurements from 3 sites on Lake Windermere since 2011!

There has been a lot of recent discussion in our community about turbidity and what may influence it in the lake. Because there is a mix of accurate and inaccurate information circulating, we wanted to share a simple science-based overview of what turbidity is and what can affect it.

Turbidity is a measure of clarity; how cloudy or murky water appears due to tiny particles suspended in the water. These particles can include:
• fine sediments such as silt or mud,
• algae and plankton,
• organic matter,
• and disturbed material from the lake bottom.
Clear water has low turbidity, while cloudier water has higher turbidity.

Scientists commonly measure turbidity using light-based instruments that detect suspended particles in the water. Results are often reported in NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units). Water clarity can also be assessed using a Secchi disk.

Turbidity levels are dynamic and can be influenced by many factors.
Natural influences can include:
• spring runoff and freshet,
• heavy rainfall and inflowing streams,
• wind and wave action,
• shoreline erosion,
• and storms that disturb bottom sediments.

Human-related influences can include:
• shoreline disturbance,
• land clearing or construction near waterways,
• propeller wash and wave action from boats,
• and sediment disturbance in shallow-water areas.

Because Lake Windermere is a relatively shallow lake, sediments on the lake bottom can be more easily disturbed and suspended into the water column under certain conditions. Scientific studies from shallow lakes have shown that recreational boating — particularly activities that generate larger wakes or propeller turbulence in shallow areas — can contribute to temporary increases in turbidity by resuspending bottom sediments.

At the same time, boating is only one of several factors that can influence turbidity levels. Weather conditions, seasonal runoff, inflowing rivers and streams, shoreline erosion, and overall watershed conditions can also play significant roles.

Higher turbidity can reduce light pe*******on in the water, generate algae blooms, affect aquatic plants and fish habitat, and move beneficial and harmful nutrients and sediments through the lake ecosystem.

Understanding lake health requires ongoing and long-term monitoring, good data, and respectful discussion grounded in science. As a community, continuing to learn from evidence-based monitoring helps support informed decisions about protecting the long-term health of the lake.

05/08/2026

🌊 Now Hiring: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant (2026) 🌿

Are you passionate about the environment, love working outdoors, and want to make a real impact in your community? Join us on the lake!

📧 To apply, send your resume to: [email protected]

🔗 View full job posting: https://www.lakeambassadors.ca/were-hiring-3/

About the Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual who cares deeply about water and the natural environment. As a Water Stewardship Assistant, you’ll:
💧 Support water quality and quantity monitoring programs
🌱 Engage with the public and promote stewardship education
🏞️ Spend your summer exploring and protecting Lake Windermere and the Columbia River Basin

Position: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant
Deadline: Until filled
Term: Summer 2026 (with potential extension based on funding)
Compensation: $20/hour, 35 hours/week
Location: Columbia Valley, BC

Eligibility:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, applicants must:
• Be between 15–30 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada at the start of employment

👉 Apply now!

04/22/2026

🌊 Now Hiring: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant (Summer 2026) 🌿

Are you passionate about the environment, love working outdoors, and want to make a real impact in your community? Join us on the lake!

📧 To apply, send your resume to: [email protected]

🔗 View full job posting: https://www.lakeambassadors.ca/were-hiring-3/

About the Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual who cares deeply about water and the natural environment. As a Water Stewardship Assistant, you’ll:
💧 Support water quality and quantity monitoring programs
🌱 Engage with the public and promote stewardship education
🏞️ Spend your summer exploring and protecting Lake Windermere and the Columbia River Basin

If you’re an adventurous youth eager to contribute to environmental stewardship and gain hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Position: Summer Water Stewardship Assistant
Deadline: Until filled
Term: Summer 2026 (with potential extension based on funding)
Compensation: $20/hour, 35 hours/week
Location: Columbia Valley, BC

Eligibility:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, applicants must:
• Be between 15–30 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada at the start of employment

👉 Apply now!

Address

Box 601, 625 4th Street
Invermere, BC
V0A1K0

Telephone

+12503416898

Website

http://www.lakeambassadors.ca/

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