Members of the public are invited to a day-long workshop to hear presentations which will add up to an overview of current Central Okanagan watershed issues.It’s the fifth year the City of Kelowna has organized a workshop on the status of the watersheds in and around the Central Okanagan.There’s no fee to attend, but those interested must register in advance.This year, it will be held in Kelowna city council chambers at City Hall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1.
Watershed co-ordinator Tracy Guidi says the intent is to update key players in watersheds and to showcase watershed initiatives that are underway.Guidi said there are numerous organizations and individuals working on a wide variety of projects to protect local watersheds, and she said it’s important to share that information.Having knowledge of innovative programs and business practices will help in protecting valuable resources, she said.Topics on the agenda include a summary of some of the rarest and yet most biologically significant and diverse communities in Kelowna, by Kyle Hawes of Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd.; the Joe Rich Stream Restoration project by Wes Miles of the regional district and Pete Spencer of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association.
Jason Schleppe of Ecoscape and Andrew Gibbs of the city’s parks division will talk about urban restoration and enhancement, while J. Ivor Norlin of Interior Health will talk about a source water protection initiative.The Duteau Creek watershed assessment and protection plan will be discussed by Renee Clark and Tricia Brett of Greater Vernon Services and Nelson Jatel of the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council will present an update of its work.After lunch, the Green Bylaws Toolkit for improving sustainable land use policies will be discussed by Robert Hawes; and managing water levels on Ellison Lake will be the topic presented by Lorne Davies for the Oceola Fish and Game Club.L etitia Falk of UBCO will talk about the effect of coprostanol, a sewage contaminant, on goldfish; and Tara White will talk about the Okanagan Lake recreational fishery management plan and about restoration work on Mission Creek.
Anyone interested in attending must contact Guidi before Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 469-8983 or by e-mail at tguidi@kelowna.ca
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