by alex morrison | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
Do clear-cuts contribute to droughts and wildfires? These images are from Sentinel Hub satellite imagery captured on July 16, 2021. The first image shows the clear-cuts and the overlay (after) is Sentinel’s Moisture Index band showing the relative moisture of...
by alex morrison | Jul 13, 2021 | Advocacy, DoP Heathly Watersheds Committee
The District of Peachland’s Healthy Watershed Committee met on June 23, 2021.Among the topics discussed were the upcoming logging referrals by BC Timber Sales, and a follow up to the unanswered “pause” letter sent to Minister Doug Donaldson, for...
by alex morrison | Jul 10, 2021 | Birds, Events, Newsletter, Watershed Wisdom
Birding Workshop Update On the hottest day of the decade, PWPA members & friends lead by Okanagan birder and photographer, James Jansen, ventured into the watershed in search of local and migratory birds. We were not disappointed. In fact, the outing proved to be...
by alex morrison | Jul 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Member Activities & Meetings, Newsletter
The Healthy Watershed Committee of the District of Peachland Council recommended that Peachland oppose the proposed activity. At the June 23 2021 meeting, this letter was presented and then sent to BC Timber Sales. View the letter.
by alex morrison | Jul 10, 2021 | Member Profiles, Newsletter
Jack bought his Peachland home some 40 years ago. Both his sons, now 33 and 30, were born at the Kelowna General Hospital. He has made Peachland his principal residence. A few years ago, Jack learned the 50% of the Peachland watersheds were under clear-cut licensing....
