What’s New: 2 Upcoming RDKB Watershed Webinars

The RDKB has 2 more upcoming Watershed Webinars: https://jointheconversation.rdkb.com/boundary-watershed/news_feed/upcoming-rdkb-watershed-webinars.

Registration information can be found at: jointheconversation.rdkb.com/boundary-watershed/ or contact me at Watershedplanner@rdkb.com.

 

Aquatic Riparian Areas with Local Fisheries Information

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

Presenters: Fisheries Biologist Natasha Lukey from the Okanagan Nation Alliance and Fisheries Biologist Eric Hegerat from the Fisheries Section of Province of BC (FLNRORD)

Hear Natasha speak about riparian health and protection from an aquatic viewpoint, ecological benefits and what we can do to support these ecosystems.  Very familiar to the Boundary region, Eric Hegerat will speak about our local fisheries and what invasive aquatic species we need to watch out for.

Registration link in news feed at: jointheconversation.rdkb.com/boundary-watershed/

 

Wetland Health and Restoration

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

Presenter: Tom Biebighauser, Wildlife Biologist and Wetland Ecologist of Westland Restoration and Training

The benefits of wetlands has become top of mind for many lately both for their ecological benefits and water management capabilities. Learn how different types of wetlands appear, why they are important and how to protect them.  Tom has worked extensively on the protection and restoration of wetlands, come with your questions.

Registration link in news feed at: jointheconversation.rdkb.com/boundary-watershed/

Please note: Vicki Gee will be supporting these webinars for those that have poor internet speed.  She will be in attendance at the Riverside Centre in Rock Creek with each webinar available for viewing on Zoom at the Centre. She can accommodate up to 4 additional occupants for this meeting at the Riverside Centre.