by alex morrison | Sep 17, 2021 | Advocacy
On September 29, 2021, PWPA made a presentation to the Budget Committee of BC Ministry of Finance. The presentation was in support of providing funding for $75 million annually for a permanent Watershed Security Fund. PWPA director Alex Morrison presented for PWPA,...
by alex morrison | Sep 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Myth Busters, Newsletter
This summer, the wildfires hit too close to home for us in Peachland. We more than appreciated the efforts of all involved in keeping the fires at bay, even the loggers with all their heavy equipment creating fire breaks. It was a great moment for the logging industry...
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 | 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 | May 29, 2021 | Advocacy, Floods, In the news, Newsletter, Peachland
Peachland Mayor Speaks Out At the recent AGM of the Okanagan Basin Waterboard, Peachland’s Mayor stood up to defend the community’s watershed. Ted Zimmerman, executive director of the provincial water protection and sustainability branch, was at the AGM...
by alex morrison | Feb 28, 2021 | Advocacy, In the news, News Releases, Peachland, Watershed Watch
District of Peachland selects prominent local watershed advocate for Healthy Watershed Committee (Peachland, March 1, 2021): The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of PWPA co-founder and director, Taryn Skalbania, to...
