by alex morrison | Jan 19, 2022 | In the news, Newsletter, Peachland, Watershed Watch
Now that the low clouds and lake fog have dissipated, Peachlanders may have seen plumes of smoke arising from the south side of Peachland Creek. Not only is this nothing to fear, it’s actually something to be happy about. PWPA did some investigation and this is...
by alex morrison | Dec 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Did You Know, Floods, Newsletter
Come Hell and High Water The catastrophic floods in BC these past weeks raised all sorts of questions about the causes, and how to prevent these disasters in the future. Combine the floods with the almost unprecedented wildfires of this past summer, are we looking at...
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 | Sep 13, 2021 | Member Activities & Meetings, Newsletter
With sadness, PWPA wished Director and long serving board member Patricia Dunn, and her husband farewell, as they relocated from Peachland to the coast. Patricia has been instrumental in crafting the PWPA communications strategy and her wealth of knowledge and...
by alex morrison | Sep 13, 2021 | Member Activities & Meetings, Newsletter
It was a full house at the newly renovated Peachland Legion for PWPA’s July member meeting. With appies and beverages PWPA members had a chance to get caught up with neighbours and other members while learning more about the wildfire situation with local...
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...
